Power Plant Operators Salary in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $100,170 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $48.16
10th percentile $72,610
90th percentile $156,080
Employed locally 100
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,610
    25th
    $72,950
    50th (median)
    $100,170
    75th
    $142,230
    90th
    $156,080

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,100
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $71,650
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $37,460
    Bakers $41,150
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $42,730
    Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $53,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Power Plant Operators make per hour in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California?

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California is $48.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.41 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California above or below average for Power Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California is 0.5% above 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 Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $72,610 per year in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,950.