Power Plant Operators Salary in Michigan

Power plant operators in Michigan earn the most in Detroit (average $111,910 a year) and the least in Lansing ($103,900), across the 3 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the power plant operators average at $105,460 and the median at $105,820 for 1,220 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $99,790.

Power Plant Operators average salary by city in Michigan

Detroit$111,910
Bay City$104,870
Lansing$103,900

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Detroit	$111,910	$108,050	$106,000	$80,502	100
Bay City	$104,870	$98,930	$98,930	$78,396	92
Lansing	$103,900	$103,230	$102,780	$76,773	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%). 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 Michigan

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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