How much does a power plant operator make in Dallas?
$106,700a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $51.31 an hour or $8,893 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.31
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 35 of 113
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,710Median: $106,700Highest 10%: $138,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,710 | $26.30 | |
| 25th | $79,860 | $38.39 | |
| Median | $106,700 | $51.31 | |
| 75th | $127,700 | $61.40 | |
| 90th | $138,500 | $66.58 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for power plant operators.
| San Antonio, TX | $111,000 |
| Houston, TX | $104,600 |
| Longview, TX | $100,200 |
| El Paso, TX | $97,670 |
| Austin, TX | $85,350 |
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Salaries for every job in Dallas, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $51.31 ($106,700 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $106,700 against $102,000 nationally, 5% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $102,500, so Dallas pays 4% more.
Where does Dallas rank for power plant operator pay?
35 of 113 metro areas with data.
How much does a power plant operator make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $138,500 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.