Longview-Kelso, WA
This area's median is $50,850 (53.7%) above the $94,660 median in Longview-Kelso, WA.
Power Plant Operators OEWS Estimate for Douglas County
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA estimate used for Douglas County, Washington
BLS publishes OEWS estimates for metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas, not individual counties.
View the canonical Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA area page →Area Median Annual Wage
$145,510
Year: 2025
Area Employment Estimate
70
Jobs across the full Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA area
SOC Code
51-8013
Standard Occupational Classification
Reading this estimate
The middle half of annual wages runs from $145,510 to $165,460 in 2025, a span of $19,950.
The area median is $13,890 (10.6%) above Washington's $131,620 median for this occupation in 2025.
This context describes the full Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA labor market, which includes Douglas County.
The survey does not group these wages by experience level. These comparisons use annual wages before taxes. They do not adjust for local living costs.
Wage Percentiles
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| Percentile | Annual Wage | Hourly Wage (Approx) |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $139,730 | $67.18 |
| 25th Percentile | $145,510 | $69.96 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $145,510 | $69.96 |
| 75th Percentile | $165,460 | $79.55 |
| 90th Percentile | $172,350 | $82.86 |
OEWS Area vs. Statewide Median
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA Area Median
$145,510
Washington State Median
$131,620
Difference
+$13,890
% Difference
10.6% above
Power Plant Operators Pay Questions
What wage estimate is used for Power Plant Operators in Douglas County, WA?
The 2025 BLS OEWS median for Power Plant Operators in the Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA area is $145,510. That published area includes Douglas County, but the estimate is not county-specific.
Does the employment count represent only Douglas County?
No. BLS estimates 70 Power Plant Operators jobs across the full Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA area. The count must not be interpreted as a Douglas County job count.
What is the 90th-percentile wage in the area used for Douglas County?
The 2025 BLS OEWS 90th-percentile annual wage for Power Plant Operators in the Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA area is $172,350. It is an area-wide estimate, not a county-specific figure.
Compare distinct labor markets
Each area appears once. These 2025 comparisons use published medians for the same occupation; missing estimates and lower bounds are excluded. Differences between survey estimates may reflect sampling variation.
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Other County Views for Power Plant Operators
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About This Data
Wage data comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) May 2025 estimates. See the official OEWS tables. BLS publishes estimates by metro and nonmetropolitan area rather than by county; figures on this page reflect the Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA area, which includes Douglas County.
Hourly wages are approximated using a standard 2,080-hour work year. A "+" marks a lower bound: the wage is at least the displayed amount. Values without a "+" are published point estimates. An estimate can exceed a reporting threshold without being capped. See the BLS definitions of wages and percentiles.