Power Plant Operators Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $96,770 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $46.52
10th percentile $43,680
90th percentile $121,080
Employed locally 40
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,680
    25th
    $47,360
    50th (median)
    $96,770
    75th
    $107,910
    90th
    $121,080

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Power Plant Operators salary vs area income 162% Median Power Plant Operators salary is 62% above 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 College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$35,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$62,420
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$39,770
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,070
    Helpers--Production Workers$35,580
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$26,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Power Plant Operators make per hour in College Station?

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in College Station, TX is $46.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.83 or more per hour.

    Is College Station above or below average for Power Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in College Station, TX is 2.9% 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $43,680 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,360.