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Military Power Plant Electricians
Median Salary
80,782
Workforce Count
26,144
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
Power plant electricians in the Military maintain and repair electricity-generating equipment in mobile and stationary power plants. They may work in power generation plants on land or aboard ships and submarines. They maintain different types of electrical power-generating equipment, such as transmission lines and receiving structures, and hydraulic-electric systems that support reactor plant operation. They also diagnose and repair circuit boards that validate accurate electricity readings.
What is the work environment like?
Power plant electricians work in repair shops on land, aboard ships, or wherever generating equipment needing repair is located.
How many people have this role in the Military?
26,144
Compensation
Understanding How Military Pay is More Than Just a Salary
Base pay is the standard income you’ll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Always fixed based on rank and service time.
- Distributed monthly.
What is the typical salary range?
Salary by Years of Service
$96,867
2 Years
$72,337
6 Years
$96,867
10+ Years
Median Salary
Military Details
What Service Branches offer this role?
Is this a staff or leadership role?
Enlisted service members execute vital tasks, support operations alongside officers and develop role-specific skills to achieve mission success.
Learn More About Enlisted and Officer PathsWhat does the training for this role entail?
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Power plant electricians in the Military will gain skills through classroom study and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training may include:
- Generator and power plant operations
- Electrical generation and distribution systems
- Diesel generator operation, disassembly, inspection, and maintenance
- Principles of electrical and electronic circuitry
- Maintenance of airfield lighting systems and overhead/underground lines
Education
Which college majors best prepare you for this role?
- Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician
- Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician
- Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician
- Industrial Radiologic Technology/Technician
- Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians, Other
Learn About How Military Can Pay for 100% of your College Degree
The Military has several programs that cover college costs — so you can pursue your education with little to no debt.
Learn More About Paying For CollegeSkills and Interest
What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?
- Mechanical
- Physics
- Public Safety and Security
- Education and Training
- Chemistry
What personality traits help people thrive in this role?
Realistic
You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.
Conventional
You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.
Investigative
You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.
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