How much does a power plant operator make in Mexico?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MX$14,000 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- MX$12,280
- Equals
- $8,732
- Compared with the median pay in Mexico
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Mexico ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $109,700 |
| 2. Australia | $102,700 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $89,110 |
| 67. Ecuador estimate | $8,819 |
| 68. Mexico estimate | $8,732 |
| 69. Russia estimate | $8,658 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $476 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Water plant operatorMX$144,300
- Chemical operatorMX$163,200
- Process operatorMX$185,000
- Metal furnace operatorMX$150,400
- Pulp control workerMX$129,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make a month in Mexico?
The median gross salary is MX$14,000 a month, MX$168,000 a year.
How much does a power plant operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MX$140,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MX$193,800.
Which country pays a power plant operator the most?
Australia, with a median of $102,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a power plant operator make more in Mexico or in United States?
In United States: $79,440 a year against $8,732 in Mexico, 9.1 times more.
Who makes more, a power plant operator or a water plant operator?
A power plant operator: MX$168,000 a year against MX$144,300 for a water plant operator, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate