Power Plant Operators Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $103,120 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $49.58
10th percentile $44,490
90th percentile $117,850
Employed locally 100
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,490
    25th
    $78,660
    50th (median)
    $103,120
    75th
    $104,140
    90th
    $117,850

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Power Plant Operators salary vs area income 175% Median Power Plant Operators salary is 75% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $103,010
    College Station-Bryan, TX $96,770

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $31,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $56,270
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $35,830
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $38,540
    Sewing Machine Operators $20,760
    Bakers $27,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Power Plant Operators make per hour in El Paso?

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in El Paso, TX is $49.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.69 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso above or below average for Power Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in El Paso, TX is 3.5% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $44,490 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,660.