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Power Plant Operators Salary in Maine
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Power Plant Operators make in Maine?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$81,060
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.8% vs 2024
$83,380
Mean Salary
$81,060
Median Salary
$38.97
Hourly Rate
190 people work as Power Plant Operators in Maine
Power Plant Operators salary by percentile in Maine
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Power Plant Operators in Maine earn a median salary of $81,060 per year ($6,755/month).
This is 19.9% below the national average of $101,174.
Maine ranks #44 out of 49 states for Power Plant Operators pay.
Approximately 190 people work in this occupation across Maine.
Salaries increased by 3.8% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Power Plant Operators
Control, operate, or maintain machinery to generate electric power. Includes auxiliary equipment operators.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
4.0
Critical Thinking
3.88
Operation and Control
3.88
Speaking
3.5
Monitoring
3.5
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
4.32
Mathematics
3.95
Public Safety and Security
3.78
Chemistry
3.44
Engineering and Technology
3.42
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(73.7% of workers)
Salaries for Power Plant Operators in Maine range from $61,220 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $106,910 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $73,060 and $93,700.
Median $81,060
P10: $61,220P25: $73,060P75: $93,700P90: $106,910
10th
$61,220
25th
$73,060
Median
$81,060
75th
$93,700
90th
$106,910
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$61,220
$29.43
$5,101
25th Percentile
$73,060
$35.12
$6,088
Median (50th)
$81,060
$38.97
$6,755
75th Percentile
$93,700
$45.05
$7,808
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$106,910
$51.40
$8,909
Note: The mean (average) salary of $83,380 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Power Plant Operators in Maine is $81,060 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $83,380.
What is the salary range for a Power Plant Operators in Maine?
Salaries for Power Plant Operators in Maine range from $61,220 at the 10th percentile to $106,910 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $73,060 and $93,700.
What is the starting salary for a Power Plant Operators in Maine?
Entry-level Power Plant Operators positions in Maine typically start around $61,220 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $73,060 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Power Plant Operators in Maine?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 190 people are employed as Power Plant Operators in Maine.
What is the hourly rate for a Power Plant Operators in Maine?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Power Plant Operators in Maine is approximately $38.97 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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