Power Plant Operators Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $156,260 +56.8% vs national
Median hourly $75.13
10th percentile $76,740
90th percentile $204,460
Employed locally 180
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,740
    25th
    $102,600
    50th (median)
    $156,260
    75th
    $173,530
    90th
    $204,460

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Power Plant Operators salary vs area income 166% Median Power Plant Operators salary is 66% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Power Plant Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $127,190

    Nearby metros — Power Plant Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fresno, CA $136,640
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $118,520
    Decatur, AL $108,040
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $107,650
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $106,030
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $105,740

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75,400
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$51,080
    Production Workers, All Other$37,900
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$55,880
    Bakers$39,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Sacramento, CA is $75.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $101.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Sacramento, CA is 56.8% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $76,740 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,600.