Power Plant Operators Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $106,030 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $50.98
10th percentile $76,500
90th percentile $132,920
Employed locally 450
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,500
    25th
    $102,430
    50th (median)
    $106,030
    75th
    $124,180
    90th
    $132,920

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Power Plant Operators salary vs area income 113% Median Power Plant Operators salary is 13% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $156,260
    Fresno, CA $136,640
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $118,520
    Decatur, AL $108,040
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $107,650
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $105,740

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,160
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72,610
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$39,850
    Production Workers, All Other$37,910
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$40,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Power Plant Operators make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Los Angeles, CA is $50.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.44 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Power Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Los Angeles, CA is 6.4% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $76,500 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,430.