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Power Plant Operators average salary by city in Alabama
- Decatur$105,510
- Montgomery$100,010
- Birmingham$98,610
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur | $105,510 | $115,920 | $105,370 | $78,740 | 87 |
| Montgomery | $100,010 | $107,080 | $100,300 | $75,085 | 90 |
| Birmingham | $98,610 | $106,990 | $80,350 | $74,155 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; city occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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