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Liberty Steel & Wire
Steam Plant Operator
$56,696/yr
$50,052
$63,340
RANGE: $50,052 - $63,340
Liberty Steel & Wire
Supervisor, Steam Plant / Electric Shop
$100,992/yr
$85,665
$116,319
RANGE: $85,665 - $116,319
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$45,608/yr
$40,134
$51,082
RANGE: $40,134 - $51,082
illinois
Steam and Power Plant II - Utilities and Energy Services
$73,891/yr
$64,053
$83,729
RANGE: $64,053 - $83,729
$91,325/yr
$81,226
$101,424
RANGE: $81,226 - $101,424
$82,035/yr
$70,836
$93,234
RANGE: $70,836 - $93,234
AMI- Emulsicoat, Inc
Plant Operator
$81,279/yr
$70,184
$92,375
RANGE: $70,184 - $92,375
The Heritage Group
Plant operator
$80,944/yr
$69,894
$91,993
RANGE: $69,894 - $91,993
Asphalt Materials, Inc.
Plant Operator
$85,478/yr
$73,809
$97,147
RANGE: $73,809 - $97,147
Cargill
Plant operator
$66,388/yr
$58,664
$74,113
RANGE: $58,664 - $74,113

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What Does a Steam Plant Operator Do?

A job as a Steam Plant Operator falls under the broader career category of Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators.
Updated December 22, 2021
A Steam Plant Operator oversees and participates in the operations of electric-generating equipment from remote control boards and from actual equipment locations including turbines, generators, high-pressure boilers, auxiliary equipment, and electrical switching facilities.
Updated December 21, 2021
The result of a sudden demand on boiler plant is a pressure drop in the boiler, because the boiler and its associated combustion equipment are unable to generate steam at the rate at which it is being drawn off.
Updated December 20, 2021
GE Steam Power offers a broad portfolio of technologies and services predominantly for nuclear and coal power plants helping customers deliver reliable power as they transition to a lower carbon future.
Updated December 17, 2021
CSP plants use mirrors or other reflective surfaces to heat a working fluid, which then heats steam to operate a conventional generation power block with a steam turbine.
Updated December 13, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions About a Steam Plant Operator Salaries

What is the average of a Steam Plant Operator in Chicago, IL?

The Steam Plant Operator salary range is from $76,589 to $94,589, and the average Steam Plant Operator salary is $85,483/year in Chicago, IL. The Steam Plant Operator's salary will change in different locations.

Which location pays the highest Steam Plant Operator salary in the United States?

The Steam Plant Operator salary in San Jose, CA is $102,270 which is the highest in the US.

What kinds of reasons will influence the Steam Plant Operator's salary?

Besides the location, employees' education degree, related skills, and work experience also will influence the salary. Try to improve your skills and experience to get a higher salary for the position of Steam Plant Operator.

What is the growth rate of the Steam Plant Operator's salary?

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