The median annual wage for Power Plant Operators in Rochester, NY is $78,290 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $77,270.
Pay spans roughly $60,390 at the 10th percentile to $107,030 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $37.64 per hour.
| Median (annual) | $78,290 |
| Mean (annual) | $77,270 |
| Median (hourly) | $37.64 |
| 10th percentile | $60,390 |
| 90th percentile | $107,030 |
| Employment | — |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.