Occupational Outlook: Power Plant Operators
Power plant operators, distributors, and dispatchers control the systems that generate and distribute electric power. Those working in this occupation typically need a high school diploma or equivalent combined with extensive on-the-job training that may include a combination of classroom and hands-on training. Many jobs require a background check and drug and alcohol screenings. Nuclear power reactor operators also need a license. The median annual wage for power plant operators in Missouri was $96,490 in 2023. Nationally, the median annual wage was $97,010.
Real-Time Brief: Energy Solutions
There were more than 27,000 online job postings for the Energy Solutions industry from January 2023 to December 2023. The top occupation was Civil Engineers, making up 3.8 percent of total industry job postings for the time period. Some of the specialized skills commonly requested in job postings for this industry include project management, computer science, and construction.
