Power Plant Operators Salary in North Coast Region of California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $77,570 -22.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.29
10th percentile $62,680
90th percentile $138,930
Employed locally 100
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,680
    25th
    $62,680
    50th (median)
    $77,570
    75th
    $97,530
    90th
    $138,930

    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

    Related occupations in North Coast Region of California

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,840
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $42,730
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,640
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $59,550
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $54,620
    Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $51,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Power Plant Operators make per hour in North Coast Region of California?

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in North Coast Region of California is $37.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.96 or more per hour.

    Is North Coast Region of California above or below average for Power Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in North Coast Region of California is 22.2% 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 North Coast Region of California?

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