Pay varies with the worker's level of education, responsibility, and experience. Salaries vary greatly by employer and plant size. Pay also varies depending on the employer and the area of the country.
Hydroelectric plant technicians who work full time usually receive benefits. Typical benefits include sick leave, paid vacation, health insurance, and a retirement plan.
Power plant operators (SOC 51-8013)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
||
| Illinois | Hourly | $44.59 | $50.81 | $51.86 |
| Yearly | $92,742 | $105,684 | $107,872 | |
| Champaign Area | Hourly | $32.92 | $39.84 | $40.64 |
| Yearly | $68,459 | $82,869 | $84,532 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $29.09 | $41.89 | $58.10 |
| Yearly | $60,516 | $87,139 | $120,836 | |
| Edwardsville Area | Hourly | $36.99 | $48.35 | $49.78 |
| Yearly | $76,937 | $100,574 | $103,543 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $39.55 | $48.35 | $51.14 |
| Yearly | $82,264 | $100,557 | $106,362 | |
| Shawnee National Forest Area | Hourly | $32.49 | $42.41 | $46.91 |
| Yearly | $67,586 | $88,230 | $97,570 | |
| Springfield Area | Hourly | $47.25 | $50.91 | $54.40 |
| Yearly | $98,273 | $105,904 | $113,162 | |
| United States | Hourly | $35.03 | $46.64 | $51.34 |
| Yearly | $72,860 | $97,010 | $106,780 | |