Power Plant Operators Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $67,580 -32.2% vs national
Median hourly $32.49
10th percentile $63,910
90th percentile $107,640
Employed locally 150
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,910
    25th
    $65,880
    50th (median)
    $67,580
    75th
    $82,220
    90th
    $107,640

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Power Plant Operators salary vs area income 80% Median Power Plant Operators salary is 20% below 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

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,440
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,160
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,650
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,510
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Phoenix, AZ is $32.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Phoenix, AZ is 32.2% below 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $63,910 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,880.