Power Plant Operators Salary in Decatur, AL

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

Median annual salary $108,040 +8.4% vs national
Median hourly $51.94
10th percentile $69,630
90th percentile $120,540
Employed locally 50
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,630
    25th
    $79,980
    50th (median)
    $108,040
    75th
    $109,050
    90th
    $120,540

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,987 2023 • Census ACS
    Power Plant Operators salary vs area income 169% Median Power Plant Operators salary is 69% 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
    Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $107,280
    Montgomery, AL $107,080
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $106,320

    Related occupations in Decatur, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,780
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $21,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,460
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $77,730
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,510
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Decatur, AL is $51.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Decatur, AL is 8.4% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $69,630 per year in Decatur, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,980.