Careers · Power Plant Operators · North Dakota
Power Plant Operators in North Dakota
Power plant operators control and maintain machinery that generates electricity for distribution to homes and businesses. They work at power generation facilities, monitoring equipment, adjusting controls, and performing routine maintenance to ensure reliable power production In North Dakota the median pay is $122,160 a year, 20% above the national median of $102,040.
$122,160median pay in North Dakota, per year
$115,210–$122,160middle half earn
150employed in North Dakota
$102,040U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in North Dakota
1open role like this on employer career sites, 0 in North Dakota or remote
1employer hiring
0posted in the last 7 days
TXwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
Operations MonitoringOperation and ControlCritical ThinkingSpeakingActive ListeningMonitoringComplex Problem SolvingReading Comprehension
Knowledge areas
MechanicalPublic Safety and SecurityEnglish LanguageProduction and ProcessingChemistryPhysics
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Power Plant Operators.
Licenses and training in North Dakota
Power Plant Operators pay in other states
Washington · $131,620Nevada · $131,400New Jersey · $131,370Idaho · $124,440Hawaii · $121,700Tennessee · $115,920Maryland · $111,260Oregon · $109,830North Carolina · $108,300Georgia · $107,580
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against power plant operators and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against power plant operators and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 51-8013.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, North Dakota, annual.