Power Plant Operators Salary in Alaska

Power plant operators in Alaska earn the most in Anchorage (average $92,660 a year) and the least in Fairbanks ($89,520), across the 2 Alaska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the power plant operators average at $89,690 and the median at $88,870 for 650 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $99,790.

Power Plant Operators average salary by city in Alaska

Anchorage$92,660
Fairbanks$89,520

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Anchorage	$92,660	$96,630	$62,240	$74,016	105
Fairbanks	$89,520	$88,870	$78,210	$71,807	103

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Alaska has no state income tax; Alaska's employee unemployment-insurance contribution is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Power Plant Operators salary in other states

Power Plant Operators salary by city and state

More about pay in Alaska

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-8013.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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