SOC 51-8013 · Idaho

Power Plant Operators Salary in Idaho

In Idaho we have BLS pay data for power plant operators in Boise only, where the average is $108,630 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the power plant operators average at $112,490 and the median at $124,440 for 310 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $99,790.

$109Khighest: Boise
$109Klowest: Boise
70jobs in these metros
1metro areas
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Power Plant Operators average salary by city in Idaho

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

CityAverageMedian25th pct.Take-home*Cost of living
Boise$108,630$134,050$68,960$80,60298

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Power Plant Operators salary in other states

Power Plant Operators salary by city and state

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