Energy & Utilities / Power Generation

Hydroelectric Plant Operator

Operates and monitors hydroelectric power plant equipment to generate electricity from flowing water, ensuring safe and efficient plant operations.

Average monthly gross

7,050 USD

4 validated salaries

Median

5,920 USD

less sensitive to extremes

Typical range

3,145 USD - 11,859 USD

10th to 90th percentile

Data period

2026 - 2026

based on validated records

Canonical

Hydroelectric Plant Operator

ISCO

3131.3.5

Language

en

Salary insights

Monthly gross salary from approved submissions and AI-generated seeds that were validated.

4 records
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By seniority

Mid-level 1 validated salaries
3,880 USD 3,880 USD - 3,880 USD
Senior 1 validated salaries
2,830 USD 2,830 USD - 2,830 USD
Lead / Expert 2 validated salaries
10,745 USD 7,960 USD - 13,530 USD

Yearly trend

7,050 USD
2026

Top countries

Country Avg. Count
Canada 7,960 USD 1
Switzerland 13,530 USD 1
Turks and Caicos Islands 2,830 USD 1
United States 3,880 USD 1

Companies in data

Company Avg. Count
Amazon 3,880 USD 1
Logitech 13,530 USD 1
Northstar Systems 2,830 USD 1
Telus 7,960 USD 1

Top cities

No city-linked salaries yet.

How these figures are calculated

Validated records only

The page uses salaries that have been approved in the admin, including human submissions and AI-generated seeds after validation.

Typical range

The range removes the lowest and highest extremes by showing the 10th to 90th percentile.

Seniority

Seniority is inferred from years of experience: junior, mid-level, senior, then lead or expert.

Interpretation

These figures are market indicators, not guaranteed salaries. Reliability improves as more approved records are added.

Role profile

Seniority

Junior Mid Senior

Alternate titles

Hydro Operator Hydroelectric Power Plant Operator Hydropower Plant Operator Dam Operator

Skills

Hard skills

Turbine Operation Generator Monitoring Water Flow Management Electrical Systems Knowledge SCADA Systems Safety Procedures Emergency Shutdown Protocols

Soft skills

Attention to Detail Problem Solving Communication Teamwork Situational Awareness

Tools

SCADA Software Control Panels Turbine Governors Protective Relays Voltmeters Ammeters

Certifications

Power Plant Operator Certification OSHA Safety Training First Aid/CPR

Employment context

Industries

Hydroelectric Power Generation Utilities Renewable Energy Energy Production

Company types

Utility Company Independent Power Producer Government Agency Municipal Utility

Work modes

On-site

Remote compatibility

Low

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