How much does a Power Plant Control Room Operator make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Power Plant Control Room Operator in the United States is $31 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $26 and $38. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Power Plant Control Room Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Power Plant Control Room Operator Salary $22 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Power Plant Control Room Operator Salary $26 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Power Plant Control Room Operator Salary $31 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Power Plant Control Room Operator Salary $38 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Power Plant Control Room Operator Salary $45 US March 26, 2024
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What is a Power Plant Control Room Operator ?

A plant operator is a employee who supervises the operation of an industrial plant. The term is usually applied to workers employed in utilities, power plants or chemical plants such as gas extraction facilities, petrochemical or oil refineries. Modern industrial plants are generally highly-automated, with control of the plant's processes centralised in a control room from which valves, gauges, alarms and switches may be operated. Employees working in these environments are sometimes known as control room, panel or board operators - conversely, workers carrying out field operations may be kno...

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  1. This Job:

    Power Plant Control Room Operator

    0 - 1 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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    Power Plant Operator II

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Power Plant Control Room Operator in the United States. The average hourly rate for Power Plant Control Room Operator ranges from $26 to $38 with the average hourly pay of $31. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $27 to $41 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $33.

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