Power Plant Operators Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $107,360 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly $51.62
10th percentile $49,710
90th percentile $126,510
Employed locally 230
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,710
    25th
    $62,420
    50th (median)
    $107,360
    75th
    $107,360
    90th
    $126,510

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Power Plant Operators salary vs area income 145% Median Power Plant Operators salary is 45% 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
    Lubbock, TX $105,700
    Longview, TX $104,680
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $104,620
    El Paso, TX $103,120
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $103,010
    College Station-Bryan, TX $96,770

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,070
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $41,550
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,340
    Helpers--Production Workers $33,890
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Power Plant Operators make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in San Antonio, TX is $51.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.86 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Power Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in San Antonio, TX is 7.7% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $49,710 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,420.