Power Plant Operators Salary in North Florida

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Florida nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $80,040 -19.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.48
10th percentile $50,340
90th percentile $127,180
Employed locally 70
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,340
    25th
    $61,410
    50th (median)
    $80,040
    75th
    $84,770
    90th
    $127,180

    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 Florida

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$62,360
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$29,860
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$46,650
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,890
    Production Workers, All Other$44,700
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$44,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Power Plant Operators make per hour in North Florida?

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in North Florida is $38.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.75 or more per hour.

    Is North Florida above or below average for Power Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in North Florida is 19.7% 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 Florida?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $50,340 per year in North Florida. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,410.