Power Plant Operators Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $82,670 -17.1% vs national
Median hourly $39.74
10th percentile $53,500
90th percentile $122,550
Employed locally 160
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,500
    25th
    $61,960
    50th (median)
    $82,670
    75th
    $115,000
    90th
    $122,550

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Power Plant Operators salary vs area income 85% Median Power Plant Operators salary is 15% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Power Plant Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $156,260
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $140,800
    Fresno, CA $136,640
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $136,300
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $133,460
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $128,340

    Nearby metros — Power Plant Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $107,360
    Lubbock, TX $105,700
    Longview, TX $104,680
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $104,620
    El Paso, TX $103,120
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $103,010

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,730
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,460
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $43,120
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,280
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Power Plant Operators make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Austin, TX is $39.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.26 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Power Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Austin, TX is 17.1% below the national median of $99,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Power Plant Operators in Austin?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $53,500 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,960.