How much does a power plant operator make in Albany?
$103,300a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $49.66 an hour or $8,608 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.66
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 47 of 113
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,910Median: $103,300Highest 10%: $142,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,910 | $31.69 | |
| 25th | $81,160 | $39.02 | |
| Median | $103,300 | $49.66 | |
| 75th | $125,900 | $60.51 | |
| 90th | $142,300 | $68.42 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for power plant operators.
| New York, NY | $131,800 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $99,020 |
| Syracuse, NY | $97,300 |
| Buffalo, NY | $86,280 |
| Watertown, NY | $75,140 |
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Salaries for every job in Albany, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $49.66 ($103,300 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $103,300 against $102,000 nationally, 1% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $107,000, so Albany pays 3% less.
Where does Albany rank for power plant operator pay?
47 of 113 metro areas with data.
How much does a power plant operator make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $142,300 or more.
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.