As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Power Plant Control Room Operator in Apache Junction, AZ is $62,616, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,204 weekly, or $5,218 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Power Plant Control Room Operator in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Power Plant Control Room Operator in Apache Junction, AZ vary widely, spanning from $49,051 to $79,704. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($55,515) and 75th percentile ($71,561), while top earners (90th percentile) make $79,704 per year. This $16,046 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or Preventative Maintenance, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Apache Junction Power Plant Control Room Operator often earn 1.1% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Power Plant Control Room Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Power Plant Control Room Operator Salary $49,051 Apache Junction, AZ May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Power Plant Control Room Operator Salary $55,515 Apache Junction, AZ May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Power Plant Control Room Operator Salary $62,616 Apache Junction, AZ May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Power Plant Control Room Operator Salary $71,561 Apache Junction, AZ May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Power Plant Control Room Operator Salary $79,704 Apache Junction, AZ May 01, 2026
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What is a Power Plant Control Room Operator ?

A plant operator is a employee who supervises the operation of an industrial plant. The term is usually applied to workers employed in utilities, power plants or chemical plants such as gas extraction facilities, petrochemical or oil refineries. Modern industrial plants are generally highly-automated, with control of the plant's processes centralised in a control room from which valves, gauges, alarms and switches may be operated. Employees working in these environments are sometimes known as control room, panel or board operators - conversely, workers carrying out field operations may be kno...

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    Power Plant Control Room Operator

    0 - 1 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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    1 - 3 years experience
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