The median annual wage for Power Plant Operators in Pittsburgh, PA is $83,210 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $84,900.
Pay spans roughly $56,270 at the 10th percentile to $111,810 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $40.00 per hour. An estimated 150 people work as power plant operators in Pittsburgh, PA.
| Median (annual) | $83,210 |
| Mean (annual) | $84,900 |
| Median (hourly) | $40.00 |
| 10th percentile | $56,270 |
| 90th percentile | $111,810 |
| Employment | 150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.