SOC 51-8013 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Power Plant Operators — Hawaii
Hawaii · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Hawaii comes to $121,700 a year, ahead of the national median of $102,040 by 19.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Hawaii comes to $121,700 a year, ahead of the national median of $102,040 by 19.3%. Pay ranges from under $103,430 at the tenth percentile to more than $134,770 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $113,890 to $122,900.
Employment stands at 290, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Hawaii ranks number 6th out of 49 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Urban Honolulu records the highest median at $122,020. Of the 537 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 53rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $103,430 | +1.4% |
| 25th | $113,890 | +11.6% |
| Median (50th) | $121,700 | +19.3% |
| 75th | $122,900 | +20.4% |
| 90th | $134,770 | +32.1% |
| Mean | $119,700 | +17.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Hawaii
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Urban Honolulu | $122,020 | 170 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Hawaii run 10.0% above the national average, so the median of $121,700 buys what $110,636 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 8.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$121,700as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$110,636US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $121,700 a year, 19.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $103,430 to $134,770 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 290 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 6th of 49 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Urban Honolulu, at $122,020.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Power Plant Operators in Hawaii?
The median annual wage is $121,700, or $58.51 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $102,040, so pay in Hawaii is 19.3% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Hawaii earns more than $134,770 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $103,430 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Urban Honolulu, at $122,020 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 290 jobs in this occupation in Hawaii. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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