Power Plant Operators Salary in Montgomery, AL

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

Median annual salary $107,080 +7.4% vs national
Median hourly $51.48
10th percentile $62,440
90th percentile $125,070
Employed locally 60
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,440
    25th
    $100,300
    50th (median)
    $107,080
    75th
    $110,030
    90th
    $125,070

    Montgomery economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,746 2023 • Census ACS
    Power Plant Operators salary vs area income 171% Median Power Plant Operators salary is 71% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $106,320

    Related occupations in Montgomery, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,090
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,160
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,440
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,450
    Helpers--Production Workers $34,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Montgomery, AL is $51.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Montgomery, AL is 7.4% 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 Montgomery?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $62,440 per year in Montgomery, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,300.