Power Plant Operators Salary in Wisconsin

Power plant operators in Wisconsin earn the most in Madison (average $82,020 a year) and the least in Green Bay ($73,140), across the 3 Wisconsin metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the power plant operators average at $77,010 and the median at $66,080 for 420 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $99,790.

Power Plant Operators average salary by city in Wisconsin

Madison$82,020
Milwaukee$81,420
Green Bay$73,140

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Madison	$82,020	$73,300	$62,410	$63,171	97
Milwaukee	$81,420	$75,300	$57,980	$62,784	97
Green Bay	$73,140	$66,080	$60,870	$57,451	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Power Plant Operators salary in other states

Power Plant Operators salary by city and state

More about pay in Wisconsin

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-8013.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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