The median annual wage for Power Plant Operators in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO is $99,550 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $104,540.
Pay spans roughly $85,910 at the 10th percentile to $130,560 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $47.86 per hour. An estimated 160 people work as power plant operators in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO.
| Median (annual) | $99,550 |
| Mean (annual) | $104,540 |
| Median (hourly) | $47.86 |
| 10th percentile | $85,910 |
| 90th percentile | $130,560 |
| Employment | 160 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.