Power Plant Operators Salary in Florida
The median pay for a power plant operators in Florida is $84,030/year ($40.4/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $56K at the entry level to $129K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Florida. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $84K get you in Florida?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Florida
Entry-level power plant operators (10th percentile) start around $56K. Mid-career wages sit at $84K. Top earners bring in $129K or more, a $73K spread from bottom to top.
Power Plant Operators salary by metro in Florida
6 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $107K | +27% | 100 |
| Jacksonville | $107K | +27% | 90 |
| Port St. Lucie | $106K | +26% | 50 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $95K | +13% | 200 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $82K | -2% | N/A |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $80K | -5% | 240 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do power plant operators make in Florida?
The median is $84,030 a year, that works out to about $40 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $56,060, and experienced power plant operators can clear $129,140. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $84K enough to live in Florida?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,625/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,658/month, which eats 29.5% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a power plant operators salary go in Florida?
Florida has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median power plant operators salary is worth about $85,240 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do power plant operators get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.