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Power Plant Operators (51-8013) in Connecticut
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State of Connecticut (1Q 2023)
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Estimated Employment260
Mean wage$46.62
Entry wage$33.66
10th percentile wage$31.66
50th percentile wage$48.45
90th percentile wage$60.99
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Utilities16061.1%
Educational Services3013.5%
Hospitals3013.3%
Waste Management and Remediation Services3010.1%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Utilities160$52.14
Hospitals30$40.14
Educational Services30$38.38
Waste Management and Remediation Services30$37.45
Power Plant Operators (51-8013)
Control, operate, or maintain machinery to generate electric power. Includes auxiliary equipment operators. Excludes Nuclear Power Reactor Operators (51-8011).
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $48.45$23.28 $25.17
2022$46.49+4.2%$22.34+4.2%$24.15
2021$44.05+5.5%$21.17+5.5%$22.88
2020$42.15+4.5%$20.25+4.5%$21.90
2019$40.80+3.3%$19.60+3.3%$21.19
2018$39.59+3.0%$19.02+3.0%$20.57
2017$38.39+3.1%$18.44+3.1%$19.94
2016$37.33+2.8%$17.94+2.8%$19.39
2015$36.31+2.8%$17.45+2.8%$18.86
2014$35.49+2.3%$17.05+2.3%$18.44
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $48.45 $25.76 $22.69
2022$46.49+4.2%$24.90+3.4%$21.59
2021$44.05+5.5%$23.56+5.7%$20.49
2020$42.15+4.5%$22.76+3.5%$19.40
2019$40.80+3.3%$22.11+2.9%$18.69
2018$39.59+3.0%$21.46+3.0%$18.13
2017$38.39+3.1%$20.85+2.9%$17.54
2016$37.33+2.8%$20.37+2.4%$16.97
2015$36.31+2.8%$19.85+2.6%$16.46
2014$35.49+2.3%$19.43+2.2%$16.06

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
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