Power Plant Operators Salary in Illinois
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Illinois
$103,020
National Median
$99,670
Employment
1,630
Entry Level (10th)
$75,920
Top Earners (90th)
$108,810
How Illinois Compares
Illinois pays $3,350 more than the national median for power plant operatorss.
There are 0.269 power plant operators jobs per 1,000 workers in Illinois (location quotient: 1.35).
Other States for Power Plant Operators
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $124,050 | 570 |
| New York | $121,760 | 2,350 |
| Hawaii | $115,190 | 430 |
| Oregon | $114,500 | 200 |
| New Jersey | $109,970 | 210 |
| North Dakota | $109,340 | 170 |
| Tennessee | $107,380 | 550 |
| Arizona | $107,210 | 890 |
| Nevada | $106,990 | 390 |
| Maryland | $106,300 | 310 |
| California | $105,520 | 2,390 |
| South Dakota | $105,400 | 40 |
| Wyoming | $105,330 | 210 |
| Michigan | $103,880 | 1,200 |
| Utah | $103,760 | 340 |
| Alabama | $103,640 | 730 |
| Georgia | $103,590 | 420 |
| Texas | $103,120 | 1,880 |
| Idaho | $102,750 | 280 |
| Indiana | $102,730 | 900 |