Power Plant Operators Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $79,720 -20% vs national
Median hourly $38.33
10th percentile $54,250
90th percentile $128,910
Employed locally 240
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,250
    25th
    $62,540
    50th (median)
    $79,720
    75th
    $106,510
    90th
    $128,910

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Power Plant Operators salary vs area income 108% Median Power Plant Operators salary is 8% 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
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $106,930
    Jacksonville, FL $106,740
    Port St. Lucie, FL $105,560
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $95,000
    Florida $84,030
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $81,950

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$60,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,110
    Bakers$36,470
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$31,020
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$35,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Miami, FL is $38.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Miami, FL is 20% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $54,250 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,540.