Power Plant Operators Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $106,320 +6.7% vs national
Median hourly $51.12
10th percentile $63,190
90th percentile $136,010
Employed locally 190
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,190
    25th
    $94,570
    50th (median)
    $106,320
    75th
    $131,810
    90th
    $136,010

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Power Plant Operators salary vs area income 124% Median Power Plant Operators salary is 24% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Power Plant Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $128,340
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $122,490
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $105,520
    Syracuse, NY $102,400
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $86,280
    Rochester, NY $78,290

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$61,590
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$82,190
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$46,550
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$45,340
    Machinists$64,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Albany, NY is $51.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Albany, NY is 6.7% above 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $63,190 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $94,570.