Power Plant Operators
- Manufacturing
Median Yearly Income
$97,011
Most Common Education Level
High school diploma or less
Projected Job Growth
-1.80%
What do Power Plant Operators do?
Control, operate, or maintain machinery to generate electric power. Includes auxiliary equipment operators.
Career Interests Areas
- Realistic
- Conventional
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Data on career profiles are based on information supplied by the O*NET Program, sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment, and Training Administration.