Power Plant Operators Salary in San Juan, PR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR

Median annual salary $63,270 -36.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.42
10th percentile $28,570
90th percentile $77,750
Employed locally 60
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,570
    25th
    $39,640
    50th (median)
    $63,270
    75th
    $71,520
    90th
    $77,750

    San Juan economic context

    Unemployment rate 0.00% 0 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $27,966 2023 • Census ACS
    Power Plant Operators salary vs area income 226% Median Power Plant Operators salary is 126% 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
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $120,990
    Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $107,480
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $100,210
    Springfield, MA $99,480
    Springfield, IL $97,940
    Colorado Springs, CO $85,720

    Related occupations in San Juan, PR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $23,680
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $24,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $40,660
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $36,090
    Production Workers, All Other $25,880
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $37,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in San Juan, PR is $30.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in San Juan, PR is 36.5% 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 San Juan?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $28,570 per year in San Juan, PR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,640.