The median annual wage for Power Plant Operators in Columbia, MO is $68,460 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $64,190.
Pay spans roughly $50,320 at the 10th percentile to $79,740 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $32.92 per hour. An estimated 30 people work as power plant operators in Columbia, MO.
| Median (annual) | $68,460 |
| Mean (annual) | $64,190 |
| Median (hourly) | $32.92 |
| 10th percentile | $50,320 |
| 90th percentile | $79,740 |
| Employment | 30 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.