Power Plant Operators Salary in Southwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $107,280 +7.6% vs national
Median hourly $51.58
10th percentile $77,160
90th percentile $110,350
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,160
    25th
    $107,280
    50th (median)
    $107,280
    75th
    $110,350
    90th
    $110,350

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,360
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$30,270
    Helpers--Production Workers$37,440
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$43,800
    Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$37,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Power Plant Operators make per hour in Southwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Southwest Alabama is $51.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.05 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Alabama above or below average for Power Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Southwest Alabama is 7.6% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $77,160 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $107,280.