Power Plant Operators Salary in Minnesota

Power plant operators in Minnesota earn the most in Minneapolis (average $100,020 a year) and the least in Duluth ($91,210), across the 2 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the power plant operators average at $95,700 and the median at $94,390 for 970 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $99,790.

Power Plant Operators average salary by city in Minnesota

Minneapolis$100,020
Duluth$91,210

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Minneapolis	$100,020	$99,000	$79,650	$73,916	105
Duluth	$91,210	$94,390	$83,860	$68,317	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums 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 Minnesota

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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