Power Plant Operators Salary in Ohio

Power plant operators in Ohio earn the most in Toledo (average $106,800 a year) and the least in Cincinnati ($99,790), across the 3 Ohio metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the power plant operators average at $98,700 and the median at $104,160 for 730 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $99,790.

Power Plant Operators average salary by city in Ohio

Toledo$106,800
Columbus$100,520
Cincinnati$99,790

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Toledo	$106,800	$107,440	$106,980	$78,792	91
Columbus	$100,520	$110,030	$78,200	$74,704	95
Cincinnati	$99,790	$109,820	$77,350	$74,927	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Toledo's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. 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 Ohio

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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