Power Plant Operators Salary in Texas
Ranked #30 of 49 · TX
2.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $97,000 ≈ $47/hr
Median annual salary $102,510
Employment 2,100
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $55,500P25 $66,430 Median $102,510P75 $117,340P90 $127,710
About 80% of power plant operatorss in Texas earn between $55,500 and $127,710. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean power plant operators salary in Texas is $97,000, about 2.8% below the U.S. average ($99,790). That works out to roughly $47/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $110,950 | $95,970 | 220 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $106,720 | $105,190 | 240 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $105,600 | $101,630 | 80 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $104,620 | $93,920 | 530 |
| Lubbock, TX | $101,900 | $110,650 | 40 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $101,560 | $90,490 | 40 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $101,230 | $90,840 | 120 |
| Longview, TX | $100,180 | $103,000 | 120 |