Power Plant Operators Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $83,090 -16.6% vs national
Median hourly $39.95
10th percentile $44,160
90th percentile $135,820
Employed locally 500
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,160
    25th
    $56,160
    50th (median)
    $83,090
    75th
    $105,020
    90th
    $135,820

    Top-paying metros for Power Plant Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $156,260
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $140,800
    Fresno, CA $136,640
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $136,300
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $133,460
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $128,340

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$37,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$94,290
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$71,350
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$78,450
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$26,830
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$116,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Power Plant Operators make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Alaska is $39.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.36 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Power Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Alaska is 16.6% below the national median of $99,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Power Plant Operators in Alaska?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $44,160 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,160.