Power Plant Operators pay range in Augusta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,320 a year or less, while the top 10% make $113,540 or more. The middle half of power plant operators in Augusta earn between $89,090 and $113,540.
- $64K10th
- $89K25th
- $114KMedian
- $114K75th
- $114K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $99,900 | $8,325 | $48.03 |
| Median | $113,540 | $9,462 | $54.59 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $89,090 | $7,424 | $42.83 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $113,540 | $9,462 | $54.59 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Power Plant Operators pay in Augusta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Power plant operators in Augusta earn about the same as the Georgia average ($99,430) and about the same as the U.S. average ($99,790). At the median the gap is +11% against the U.S. median of $102,040.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $99,900 | $113,540 | $64,320 | $113,540 | 90 |
| Georgia | $99,430 | $107,580 | $58,660 | $124,670 | 590 |
| United States | $99,790 | $102,040 | $61,790 | $131,940 | 29,320 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Power Plant Operators salary after taxes in Augusta
On the average salary of $99,900, a single filer in Augusta takes home about $74,873 a year, or $6,239 a month and $2,880 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $74,873 | $6,239 |
| Working in SC | $74,871 | $6,239 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Augusta a good place for power plant operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Augusta area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $99,900 buys what about $108,702 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Augusta ($45,990). A typical home costs $253,524, or 2.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Power Plant Operators salary in other Georgia cities
Augusta ranks 2nd of 3 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($110,750).
Highest-paying cities for power plant operators
Wenatchee, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($150,930).
- Wenatchee, WA$150,930
- Sacramento, CA$135,310
- Seattle, WA$132,410
- Fresno, CA$131,280
- San Francisco, CA$130,890
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Power Plant Operators salary in Augusta: questions
How much do power plant operators make an hour in Augusta?
$48.03 an hour on average, and $54.59 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level power plant operators salary in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,320 a year and the 25th percentile is $89,090, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the power plant operators take-home pay in Augusta?
About $74,873 a year ($6,239 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $99,900.
Do power plant operators earn more in Augusta than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($99,790).
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; area Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (12260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.13, this job is 2.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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