Power Plant Operators Salary in Lubbock, TX

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

Median annual salary $105,700 +6% vs national
Median hourly $50.82
10th percentile $89,500
90th percentile $122,240
Employed locally 40
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $89,500
    25th
    $98,600
    50th (median)
    $105,700
    75th
    $122,240
    90th
    $122,240

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Power Plant Operators salary vs area income 170% Median Power Plant Operators salary is 70% 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
    Longview, TX $104,680
    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 Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $33,980
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,450
    Bakers $34,770
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $40,930
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $28,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Lubbock, TX is $50.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Lubbock, TX is 6% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $89,500 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,600.