OCCUPATION DESCRIPTION
Control, operate, or maintain machinery to generate electric power. Include auxiliary equipment operators.
WAGES
Power Plant Operator is considered a medium-wage occupation, with good possibility for
wage advancement with experience.
Hourly $15.87 - $30.72
Yearly $33,000 - $63,900
Source: O*NET online. http://online.onetcenter.org
COLLEGES OFFERING PROGRAMS
For more information contact a Maricopa Community College Career Center.