The median annual wage for Power Plant Operators in Michigan is $103,880 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $97,930.
Pay spans roughly $63,870 at the 10th percentile to $120,000 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $49.94 per hour. An estimated 1,200 people work as power plant operators in Michigan.
| Median (annual) | $103,880 |
| Mean (annual) | $97,930 |
| Median (hourly) | $49.94 |
| 10th percentile | $63,870 |
| 90th percentile | $120,000 |
| Employment | 1,200 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.