Power Plant Operators Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $95,000 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $45.67
10th percentile $63,680
90th percentile $133,340
Employed locally 200
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,680
    25th
    $80,450
    50th (median)
    $95,000
    75th
    $131,860
    90th
    $133,340

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Power Plant Operators salary vs area income 133% Median Power Plant Operators salary is 33% 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
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $106,930
    Jacksonville, FL $106,740
    Port St. Lucie, FL $105,560
    Florida $84,030
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $81,950
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $80,040

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,510
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,710
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,660
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $36,960
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Tampa, FL is $45.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Tampa, FL is 4.7% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $63,680 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,450.