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Power Plant Operators in Wisconsin
Power plant operators control and maintain machinery that generates electricity for distribution to homes and businesses. They work at power generation facilities, monitoring equipment, adjusting controls, and performing routine maintenance to ensure reliable power production In Wisconsin the median pay is $66,080 a year, 35% below the national median of $102,040.
$66,080median pay in Wisconsin, per year
$59,240–$90,820middle half earn
420employed in Wisconsin
$102,040U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Wisconsin
1open role like this on employer career sites, 0 in Wisconsin or remote
1employer hiring
0posted in the last 7 days
TXwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
Operations MonitoringOperation and ControlCritical ThinkingSpeakingActive ListeningMonitoringComplex Problem SolvingReading Comprehension
Knowledge areas
MechanicalPublic Safety and SecurityEnglish LanguageProduction and ProcessingChemistryPhysics
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Power Plant Operators.
Licenses and training in Wisconsin
Power Plant Operators pay in other states
Washington · $131,620Nevada · $131,400New Jersey · $131,370Idaho · $124,440North Dakota · $122,160Hawaii · $121,700Tennessee · $115,920Maryland · $111,260Oregon · $109,830North Carolina · $108,300
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against power plant operators and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against power plant operators and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 51-8013.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Wisconsin, annual.