How much does a power plant operator make in Alaska?
$88,870a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in Alaska. That is $42.73 an hour or $7,406 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.73
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,260Median: $88,870Highest 10%: $135,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,260 | $20.80 | |
| 25th | $62,240 | $29.92 | |
| Median | $88,870 | $42.73 | |
| 75th | $108,500 | $52.18 | |
| 90th | $135,700 | $65.24 |
Cities in Alaska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Anchorage, AK | $96,630 |
| Fairbanks, AK | $88,870 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for power plant operators.
| 37. Minnesota | $94,390 |
| 38. Florida | $94,290 |
| 39. Kentucky | $93,400 |
| 40. Alaska | $88,870 |
| 41. Oklahoma | $88,590 |
| 42. Arizona | $84,970 |
| 43. New Hampshire | $81,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Alaska?
The median hourly pay in Alaska is $42.73 ($88,870 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Alaska than the national average?
No: $88,870 against $102,000 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Alaska rank for power plant operator pay?
Alaska ranks 40 of 49 states.
Which city in Alaska pays power plant operators the most?
Anchorage, AK, with a median of $96,630 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.