Power Plant Operators Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $104,620 +5% vs national
Median hourly $50.30
10th percentile $53,680
90th percentile $125,030
Employed locally 530
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,680
    25th
    $62,710
    50th (median)
    $104,620
    75th
    $121,440
    90th
    $125,030

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Power Plant Operators salary vs area income 130% Median Power Plant Operators salary is 30% 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
    El Paso, TX $103,120
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $103,010
    College Station-Bryan, TX $96,770

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,560
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $53,810
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,530
    Machinists $58,630
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Houston, TX is $50.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Houston, TX is 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $53,680 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,710.