The salary trajectory of a Power Plant Operator ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $52,690 per year (estimate) and goes up to $176,782 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Power Plant Operator at FirstEnergy is $85,566 per year or $41 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $135,371 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $67,747 (25th percentile) and $109,300 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 6 salaries submitted by FirstEnergy Power Plant Operator professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Power Plant Operator professionals typically earn between $33 and $53 per hour.
Power Plant Operator professionals typically earn between $5,646 and $9,108 monthly.