Hydroelectric Plant Technicians Salary in North Dakota
Hydroelectric Plant Technicians in North Dakota earn a median of $122,160 a year, +20% 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
- $122,160
- vs. U.S. median
- +20% ($102,040)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range in North Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $104,300; the top 10% earn over $134,280. Nationally the range is $61,790 to $131,940.
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Hydroelectric Plant Technicians pay in North Dakota
How much do hydroelectric plant technicians make in North Dakota?
The median is $122,160 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $104,300 and the top 10% earn over $134,280. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Dakota a good state for hydroelectric plant technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 49 (+20% vs. the national median of $102,040). Living costs are not included.