Power Plant Operators Salary in Illinois

Median Salary

$104,440

per year

Hourly Rate

$50.21

per hour

Employment

1,160

in Illinois

vs. National Avg

+2.4%

National: $102,040

📊 Compared to the national median of $102,040, Illinois pays 2.4% MORE for Power Plant Operators positions.

Purchasing Power

$107,228

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

97.4

3% below national avg

Rent/Income

15%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Illinois

10th

$77,330

25th

$93,150

Median

$104,440

75th

$120,390

90th

$128,040

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).