Power Plant Operators Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $103,640 +4% vs national
Median hourly $49.83
10th percentile $61,470
90th percentile $121,470
Employed locally 270
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,470
    25th
    $77,830
    50th (median)
    $103,640
    75th
    $109,670
    90th
    $121,470

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Power Plant Operators salary vs area income 149% Median Power Plant Operators salary is 49% 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
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $112,680
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $111,260
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $108,460
    Decatur, AL $108,040
    Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $107,280
    Montgomery, AL $107,080

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,450
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,900
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,390
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,560
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Birmingham, AL is $49.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Birmingham, AL is 4% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $61,470 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,830.