Power Plant Operators Salary in Texas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Texas
Power Plant Operators in Texas earn a median salary of $99,714 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, +0% vs the national median of $99,670. An estimated 1,590 power plant operators are employed across Texas, with salaries ranging from $82,670 to $107,360 depending on location.
$99,714
Avg median salary in Texas
$107,360
Highest paying metro
$82,670
Lowest paying metro
1,590
Employed in Texas
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Power Plant Operators salaries by city in Texas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio, TX | $107,360 | $62,420 | $107,360 | 230 |
| Lubbock, TX | $105,700 | $98,600 | $122,240 | 40 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas | $105,600 | $97,740 | $116,160 | 80 |
| Longview, TX | $104,680 | $102,360 | $106,660 | 110 |
| Houston, TX | $104,620 | $62,710 | $121,440 | 530 |
| El Paso, TX | $103,120 | $78,660 | $104,140 | 100 |
| Dallas, TX | $103,010 | $61,630 | $122,610 | 180 |
| College Station, TX | $96,770 | $47,360 | $107,910 | 40 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas | $83,610 | $64,280 | $107,110 | 120 |
| Austin, TX | $82,670 | $61,960 | $115,000 | 160 |