How much does a Power Plant Technician make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Power Plant Technician in the United States is $55,962. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $50,849 to $62,088, with most professionals earning between $46,194 and $67,665.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Power Plant Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Power Plant Technician Salary $46,194 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Power Plant Technician Salary $50,849 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Power Plant Technician Salary $55,962 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Power Plant Technician Salary $62,088 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Power Plant Technician Salary $67,665 US April 01, 2025
25% $50,849 10% $46,194 90% $67,665 75% $62,088 $55,962 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Power Plant Technician

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Electrical Engineering Technician II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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