The median annual wage for Power Plant Operators in Idaho is $102,750 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $103,470.
Pay spans roughly $65,480 at the 10th percentile to $134,390 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $49.40 per hour. An estimated 280 people work as power plant operators in Idaho.
| Median (annual) | $102,750 |
| Mean (annual) | $103,470 |
| Median (hourly) | $49.40 |
| 10th percentile | $65,480 |
| 90th percentile | $134,390 |
| Employment | 280 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.