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Pay: Operators in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area earned a median wage of $71,220 a year in 2007, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. The statewide median was $65,770.
The job: Power-plant operators control the machinery that generates electricity — boilers, turbines, generators and auxiliary equipment in power-generating plants.
Demand: Opportunities are expected to be very good due to the large number of retiring workers and rising demand for energy.
Training: High-school graduates can qualify for entry-level positions. Several years of training and experience are required to become fully qualified.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: www.stats.bls.gov/oco
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