How much does a power plant operator make in Montgomery?
$107,100a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in the Montgomery, AL metro area. That is $51.48 an hour or $8,923 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.48
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 33 of 113
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,440Median: $107,100Highest 10%: $125,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,440 | $30.02 | |
| 25th | $100,300 | $48.22 | |
| Median | $107,100 | $51.48 | |
| 75th | $110,000 | $52.90 | |
| 90th | $125,100 | $60.13 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for power plant operators.
| Birmingham, AL | $107,000 |
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Salaries for every job in Montgomery, ALFrequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Montgomery?
The median hourly pay in the Montgomery, AL metro area is $51.48 ($107,100 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Montgomery than the national average?
Yes: $107,100 against $102,000 nationally, 5% more.
How does Montgomery compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $107,100, so Montgomery pays 0% more.
Where does Montgomery rank for power plant operator pay?
33 of 113 metro areas with data.
How much does a power plant operator make starting out in Montgomery?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $125,100 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.