Operators and Assemblers / Stationary Plant and Machine Operators

Steam Turbine Operator

Operates and monitors steam turbines to generate power in power plants or industrial facilities, ensuring efficient and safe operation by controlling steam flow, temperature, and pressure.

Average monthly gross

4,520 CHF

3 validated salaries

Median

3,670 CHF

less sensitive to extremes

Typical range

2,822 CHF - 6,558 CHF

10th to 90th percentile

Data period

2026 - 2026

based on validated records

Canonical

Steam Turbine Operator

ISCO

3131.3.9

Language

en

Salary insights

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

3 records
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By seniority

Mid-level 2 validated salaries
4,945 CHF 2,610 CHF - 7,280 CHF
Lead / Expert 1 validated salaries
3,670 CHF 3,670 CHF - 3,670 CHF

Yearly trend

4,520 CHF
2026

Top countries

Country Avg. Count
Switzerland 7,280 CHF 1
United Kingdom 2,610 CHF 1
United States 3,670 CHF 1

Companies in data

Company Avg. Count
Amazon 3,670 CHF 1
BT Group 2,610 CHF 1
Roche 7,280 CHF 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

Turbine Operator Steam Turbine Technician Power Plant Turbine Operator

Skills

Hard skills

Steam turbine operation Steam pressure control Temperature monitoring Power generation systems Turbine startup and shutdown procedures Vibration analysis Lubrication systems management

Soft skills

Attention to detail Problem-solving Communication Teamwork Safety awareness

Tools

Distributed control systems (DCS) Programmable logic controllers (PLC) Pressure gauges Thermometers Vibration sensors Turbine control panels

Certifications

Power Plant Operator Certification OSHA Safety Training Stationary Engineer License

Employment context

Industries

Electric Power Generation Utilities Manufacturing Oil and Gas Chemical Processing

Company types

Power plants Industrial facilities Utility companies Cogeneration plants

Work modes

On-site

Remote compatibility

Low

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