How much does a power plant operator make in Arkansas?
$97,760a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in Arkansas. That is $47.00 an hour or $8,147 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.00
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,000Median: $97,760Highest 10%: $102,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,000 | $29.81 | |
| 25th | $82,370 | $39.60 | |
| Median | $97,760 | $47.00 | |
| 75th | $101,400 | $48.73 | |
| 90th | $102,700 | $49.35 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $119,100 |
| Little Rock, AR | $89,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for power plant operators.
| 30. Wyoming | $99,200 |
| 31. Nebraska | $98,210 |
| 32. Rhode Island | $98,050 |
| 33. Arkansas | $97,760 |
| 34. Connecticut | $97,460 |
| 35. West Virginia | $97,210 |
| 36. Pennsylvania | $95,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $47.00 ($97,760 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $97,760 against $102,000 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for power plant operator pay?
Arkansas ranks 33 of 49 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays power plant operators the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $119,100 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.