The median annual wage for Power Plant Operators in Springfield, IL is $97,940 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $98,770.
Pay spans roughly $70,410 at the 10th percentile to $129,080 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $47.09 per hour. An estimated 60 people work as power plant operators in Springfield, IL.
| Median (annual) | $97,940 |
| Mean (annual) | $98,770 |
| Median (hourly) | $47.09 |
| 10th percentile | $70,410 |
| 90th percentile | $129,080 |
| Employment | 60 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.