Hydroelectric Plant Technicians Salary in Alabama
Hydroelectric Plant Technicians in Alabama earn a median of $107,080 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Power Plant Operators”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $107,080
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($102,040)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 790
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,250; the top 10% earn over $123,520. Nationally the range is $61,790 to $131,940.
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Hydroelectric Plant Technicians pay in Alabama
How much do hydroelectric plant technicians make in Alabama?
The median is $107,080 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,250 and the top 10% earn over $123,520. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for hydroelectric plant technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 49 (+5% vs. the national median of $102,040). Living costs are not included.