Power Plant Operators Salary in South Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $98,610 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $47.41
10th percentile $80,900
90th percentile $99,330
Employed locally 60
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,900
    25th
    $93,270
    50th (median)
    $98,610
    75th
    $98,610
    90th
    $99,330

    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 South Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,810
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,200
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $41,290
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $44,940
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $36,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Power Plant Operators make per hour in South Arkansas?

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in South Arkansas is $47.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.35 or more per hour.

    Is South Arkansas above or below average for Power Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in South Arkansas is 1.1% 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 South Arkansas?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $80,900 per year in South Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $93,270.