Power Plant Operators Salary in Hill Country Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $83,610 -16.1% vs national
Median hourly $40.20
10th percentile $53,570
90th percentile $119,610
Employed locally 120
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,570
    25th
    $64,280
    50th (median)
    $83,610
    75th
    $107,110
    90th
    $119,610

    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 Hill Country Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,380
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $35,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $58,860
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,470
    Helpers--Production Workers $36,410
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $52,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Power Plant Operators make per hour in Hill Country Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Hill Country Region of Texas is $40.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.41 or more per hour.

    Is Hill Country Region of Texas above or below average for Power Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Hill Country Region of Texas is 16.1% 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 Hill Country Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $53,570 per year in Hill Country Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,280.