Power Plant Operators Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • California
Power Plant Operators in California earn a median salary of $104,469 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +4.8% vs the national median of $99,670. An estimated 1,950 power plant operators are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $67,640 to $156,260 depending on location.
$104,469
Avg median salary in California
$156,260
Highest paying metro
$67,640
Lowest paying metro
1,950
Employed in California
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Power Plant Operators salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento, CA | $156,260 | $102,600 | $173,530 | 180 |
| Fresno, CA | $136,640 | $104,210 | $172,380 | 150 |
| San Francisco, CA | $118,520 | $98,320 | $141,600 | 290 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $106,030 | $102,430 | $124,180 | 450 |
| San Jose, CA | $105,520 | $97,860 | $121,050 | 40 |
| Stockton, CA | $102,940 | $97,270 | $146,830 | 30 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California | $100,170 | $72,950 | $142,230 | 100 |
| Riverside, CA | $94,720 | $63,810 | $101,580 | 240 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $93,950 | $75,600 | $116,090 | 180 |
| San Diego, CA | $93,670 | $79,930 | $128,070 | 110 |
| North Coast Region of California | $77,570 | $62,680 | $97,530 | 100 |
| El Centro, CA | $67,640 | $60,640 | $93,190 | 80 |