Power Plant Operators Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $136,640 +37.1% vs national
Median hourly $65.69
10th percentile $61,250
90th percentile $172,380
Employed locally 150
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,250
    25th
    $104,210
    50th (median)
    $136,640
    75th
    $172,380
    90th
    $172,380

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Power Plant Operators salary vs area income 190% Median Power Plant Operators salary is 90% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $136,300
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $133,460
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $128,340
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $127,190

    Nearby metros — Power Plant Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $156,260
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $118,520
    Decatur, AL $108,040
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $107,650
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $106,030
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $105,740

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $37,980
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,340
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,590
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,980
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Fresno, CA is $65.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $85.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Fresno, CA is 37.1% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $61,250 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,210.