Power Plant Operators Salary in Arizona
Power Plant Operators in Arizona earn a median of $84,970 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $84,970
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($102,040)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 390
Pay range in Arizona
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,560; the top 10% earn over $118,910. Nationally the range is $61,790 to $131,940.
States ranked near Arizona
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Power Plant Operators pay in Arizona
How much do power plant operators make in Arizona?
The median is $84,970 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,560 and the top 10% earn over $118,910. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arizona a good state for power plant operators?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 49 (−17% vs. the national median of $102,040). Living costs are not included.