The median annual wage for Power Plant Operators in Portland-South Portland, ME is $78,570 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $83,620.
Pay spans roughly $60,970 at the 10th percentile to $114,460 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $37.78 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as power plant operators in Portland-South Portland, ME.
| Median (annual) | $78,570 |
| Mean (annual) | $83,620 |
| Median (hourly) | $37.78 |
| 10th percentile | $60,970 |
| 90th percentile | $114,460 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.