Power Plant Operators Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $100,400 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $48.27
10th percentile $41,600
90th percentile $145,130
Employed locally 180
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,600
    25th
    $58,810
    50th (median)
    $100,400
    75th
    $134,520
    90th
    $145,130

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Power Plant Operators salary vs area income 105% Median Power Plant Operators salary is 5% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $118,520
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $112,680
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $109,340
    North Dakota $109,340
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $106,930
    South Dakota $105,400

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,440
    Bakers $36,560
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $36,810
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $64,150
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,480
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $78,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Anchorage, AK is $48.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Anchorage, AK is 0.7% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $41,600 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,810.