The median annual wage for Power Plant Operators in New Orleans-Metairie, LA is $99,800 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $102,400.
Pay spans roughly $89,140 at the 10th percentile to $120,640 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $47.98 per hour. An estimated 180 people work as power plant operators in New Orleans-Metairie, LA.
| Median (annual) | $99,800 |
| Mean (annual) | $102,400 |
| Median (hourly) | $47.98 |
| 10th percentile | $89,140 |
| 90th percentile | $120,640 |
| Employment | 180 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.