How much does a power plant operator make in El Paso?
$97,670a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in the El Paso, TX metro area. That is $46.96 an hour or $8,139 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.96
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 73 of 113
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,210Median: $97,670Highest 10%: $107,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,210 | $39.04 | |
| 25th | $97,610 | $46.93 | |
| Median | $97,670 | $46.96 | |
| 75th | $107,500 | $51.69 | |
| 90th | $107,500 | $51.69 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for power plant operators.
| San Antonio, TX | $111,000 |
| Dallas, TX | $106,700 |
| Houston, TX | $104,600 |
| Longview, TX | $100,200 |
| Austin, TX | $85,350 |
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Salaries for every job in El Paso, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in El Paso?
The median hourly pay in the El Paso, TX metro area is $46.96 ($97,670 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in El Paso than the national average?
No: $97,670 against $102,000 nationally, 4% less.
How does El Paso compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $102,500, so El Paso pays 5% less.
Where does El Paso rank for power plant operator pay?
73 of 113 metro areas with data.
How much does a power plant operator make starting out in El Paso?
The lowest-paid 10% make $81,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $107,500 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.