SOC 51-8013 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Power Plant Operators — Huntington
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH
The median wage here is $100,300 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $102,040.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $100,300 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $102,040. Half of workers earn between $73,080 and $103,790. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $66,830 and the ninetieth at $120,730.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.2 of every thousand jobs. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 31st of 380 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,830 | −34.5% |
| 25th | $73,080 | −28.4% |
| Median (50th) | $100,300 | −1.7% |
| 75th | $103,790 | +1.7% |
| 90th | $120,730 | +18.3% |
| Mean | $94,310 | −7.6% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Huntington run 10.5% below the national average, so the median of $100,300 goes as far as $112,067 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 9.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$100,300as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$112,067US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $100,300 a year, 1.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $66,830 to $120,730 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Power Plant Operators in Huntington, WV?
The median annual wage is $100,300, or $48.22 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 Huntington, WV is 1.7% lower. 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 Huntington, WV earns more than $120,730 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $66,830 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Huntington, WV. 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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