Power Plant Operators Salary in Texas
The median pay for a power plant operators in Texas is $103,120/year ($49.58/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $50K at the entry level to $126K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $103K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level power plant operators (10th percentile) start around $50K. Mid-career wages sit at $103K. Top earners bring in $126K or more, a $76K spread from bottom to top.
Power Plant Operators salary by metro in Texas
7 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $107K | +4% | 230 |
| Lubbock | $106K | +3% | 40 |
| Longview | $105K | +2% | 110 |
| El Paso | $103K | +0% | 100 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $103K | -0% | 180 |
| College Station-Bryan | $97K | -6% | 40 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $83K | -20% | 160 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do power plant operators make in Texas?
The median is $103,120 a year, that works out to about $50 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $49,710, and experienced power plant operators can clear $125,550. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $103K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,744/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 21% 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 Texas?
Texas 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 $112,712 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.