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Power Plant Technician Hourly Rate

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Updated: 14 May 2013

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Power Plant Technician 2013 Total Pay (?

XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey.

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$36,174 - $105,047

(Median)

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MEDIAN: $63,145

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	National Hourly Rate Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$25	$50	$75
Hourly Rate	$19.61 - $40.64
Overtime	$1.45 - $62.29

	National Annualized Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$50K	$100K	$150K
Bonus	$0.00 - $7,966
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$36,174 - $105,047
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 14 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 29

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Power Plant Technician Tasks

Monitor and oversee any contractors to ensure in-field safety and quality requirements are met.
Test equipment, installations, procedures, and maintenance techniques to ensure quality.
Troubleshoot, maintain, and install equipment throughout the facility.
Conform to all health and safety regulations and procedures.

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Companies and Industries for Power Plant Technician Salaries

Popular Industries

Hourly Rate


Energy or Utilities	$18.38 - $40.97
Independent Power Provider	$18.20 - $40.61
Hydroelectric Power Generation	$19.87 - $46.43
Electric Power Distribution	$18.56 - $40.78

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Key Statistics for Power Plant Technician Salaries and Jobs

Gender

Female

Male

95%

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

17%

5-9 years

17%

10-19 years

41%

20 years or more

21%

Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 93%		Dental: 85%
	Vision: 74%		None: 7%

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