Power Plant Operators Salary in Northwestern Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $105,600 +5.9% vs national
Median hourly $50.77
10th percentile $74,200
90th percentile $118,890
Employed locally 80
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,200
    25th
    $97,740
    50th (median)
    $105,600
    75th
    $116,160
    90th
    $118,890

    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 Northwestern Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Helpers--Production Workers$38,740
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$42,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74,930
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,200
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,920
    Food Processing Workers, All Other$42,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Power Plant Operators make per hour in Northwestern Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Northwestern Region of Texas is $50.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.16 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Region of Texas above or below average for Power Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Northwestern Region of Texas is 5.9% 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 Northwestern Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $74,200 per year in Northwestern Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,740.