SOC 51-8013 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Power Plant Operators — Alaska
Alaska nonmetropolitan area · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Power Plant Operators in Alaska, AK is $81,280 per year, 20.3% below the national median of $102,040.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Power Plant Operators in Alaska, AK is $81,280 per year, 20.3% below the national median of $102,040. Half of workers earn between $62,240 and $108,540. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $43,390 and the ninetieth at $140,110.
Employment stands at 440, or 4.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Anchorage records the highest median at $96,630. Of the 346 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 122nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,390 | −57.5% |
| 25th | $62,240 | −39.0% |
| Median (50th) | $81,280 | −20.3% |
| 75th | $108,540 | +6.4% |
| 90th | $140,110 | +37.3% |
| Mean | $88,750 | −13.0% |
Other metro areas in Alaska
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Alaska run 2.4% above the national average, so the median of $81,280 buys what $79,375 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 22.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$81,280as reported by BLSLocal price level
102.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$79,375US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $81,280 a year, 20.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $43,390 to $140,110 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 440 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Anchorage, at $96,630.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Power Plant Operators in Alaska, AK?
The median annual wage is $81,280, or $39.08 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $102,040, so pay in Alaska, AK is 20.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Alaska, AK earns more than $140,110 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $43,390 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Anchorage, at $96,630 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 440 jobs in this occupation in Alaska, AK. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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