Power Plant Operators Salary in Longview, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview, TX

Median annual salary $104,680 +5% vs national
Median hourly $50.33
10th percentile $62,450
90th percentile $122,180
Employed locally 110
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,450
    25th
    $102,360
    50th (median)
    $104,680
    75th
    $106,660
    90th
    $122,180

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Power Plant Operators salary vs area income 161% Median Power Plant Operators salary is 61% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $104,620
    El Paso, TX $103,120
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $103,010
    College Station-Bryan, TX $96,770

    Related occupations in Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,290
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,580
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,560
    Machinists $46,470
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Longview, TX is $50.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Longview, 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $62,450 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,360.