Power Plant Operators salary in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
SOC 51-8013 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$67,580
per year in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Middle half
$65,880–$82,220
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
150
in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Concentration
0.34×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
$67,580
published median
United States
$102,040
33.8% below the national median
Rank among metro areas
105th
113 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: Arizona ($84,970). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $67,580 median has purchasing power comparable to about $65,411 nationally. Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ's BEA regional price parity is 103.3 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ.
$63,910$107,640
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Long-term on-the-job training
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