Power Plant Operators Salary in North Dakota
Power Plant Operators in North Dakota earn a median of $122,160 a year, +20% compared with the U.S. median.
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.
States ranked near North Dakota
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- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,670 median in North Dakota
- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians$122,160 median in North Dakota (broader BLS group)
Power Plant Operators pay in North Dakota
How much do power plant operators 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 power plant operators?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 49 (+20% vs. the national median of $102,040). Living costs are not included.