How much does a power plant operator make in Arizona?
$84,970a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in Arizona. That is $40.85 an hour or $7,081 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.85
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,560Median: $84,970Highest 10%: $118,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,560 | $27.67 | |
| 25th | $65,920 | $31.69 | |
| Median | $84,970 | $40.85 | |
| 75th | $104,100 | $50.03 | |
| 90th | $118,900 | $57.17 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $67,580 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for power plant operators.
| 39. Kentucky | $93,400 |
| 40. Alaska | $88,870 |
| 41. Oklahoma | $88,590 |
| 42. Arizona | $84,970 |
| 43. New Hampshire | $81,070 |
| 44. Maine | $81,060 |
| 45. Kansas | $79,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $40.85 ($84,970 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $84,970 against $102,000 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Arizona rank for power plant operator pay?
Arizona ranks 42 of 49 states.
Which city in Arizona pays power plant operators the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $67,580 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.