How much does a power plant operator make in Phoenix?
$67,580a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $32.49 an hour or $5,632 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.49
- Vs. national median
- -34%
- Rank among cities
- 105 of 113
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,910Median: $67,580Highest 10%: $107,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,910 | $30.73 | |
| 25th | $65,880 | $31.67 | |
| Median | $67,580 | $32.49 | |
| 75th | $82,220 | $39.53 | |
| 90th | $107,600 | $51.75 |
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Salaries for every job in Phoenix, AZFrequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $32.49 ($67,580 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Phoenix than the national average?
No: $67,580 against $102,000 nationally, 34% less.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $84,970, so Phoenix pays 20% less.
Where does Phoenix rank for power plant operator pay?
105 of 113 metro areas with data.
How much does a power plant operator make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $107,600 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.