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Power Plant Operators

Operate machinery to generate electric power.

Quick Facts

Wages:	Well above the statewide median $50.79 / hour Read more about wages
Outlook:	Shrinking Growth rate: -13.6% Read more about outlook
Education:	High School or less is typically required. View related education and training programs View related majors
On the Job:	Typical Work Tasks Operate energy distribution equipment. Operate energy production equipment. Operate pumping systems or equipment. Inspect sustainable energy production facilities or equipment. Read more about the job
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Wages & Outlook

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $50.79
Statewide median: $24.25

This is a very high-wage career. It pays well above the statewide median wage.

Wages for Power Plant Operators *

Area	Low	Median	High
U S	$35.65	$46.62	$52.47
Minnesota	$41.74	$50.79	$52.42
Central Minnesota	$50.79	$51.62	$51.62
Northeast Minnesota	$43.5	$48.17	$50.42
Northwest Minnesota	$47.67	$47.67	$50.42
Southeast Minnesota	$41.74	$50.42	$54.44
Southwest Minnesota	$40.92	$53.3	$54.78
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	$38.04	$51.62	$52.41

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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