Power Plant Operators Salary in Alaska
Power Plant Operators in Alaska earn a median of $88,870 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $88,870
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($102,040)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 650
Pay range in Alaska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,260; the top 10% earn over $135,690. Nationally the range is $61,790 to $131,940.
States ranked near Alaska
Similar jobs in Alaska
- Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators$106,440 median in Alaska
- Biomass Plant Technicians$88,870 median in Alaska (broader BLS group)
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$88,330 median in Alaska
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$124,530 median in Alaska
- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians$88,870 median in Alaska (broader BLS group)
- Geothermal Technicians$75,360 median in Alaska (broader BLS group)
Power Plant Operators pay in Alaska
How much do power plant operators make in Alaska?
The median is $88,870 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,260 and the top 10% earn over $135,690. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alaska a good state for power plant operators?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 49 (−13% vs. the national median of $102,040). Living costs are not included.