How much does a power plant operator make in Florida?
$94,290a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in Florida. That is $45.33 an hour or $7,858 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.33
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,840Median: $94,290Highest 10%: $126,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,840 | $23.00 | |
| 25th | $65,400 | $31.44 | |
| Median | $94,290 | $45.33 | |
| 75th | $109,800 | $52.80 | |
| 90th | $126,300 | $60.74 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Jacksonville, FL | $119,600 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $109,100 |
| Lakeland, FL | $106,500 |
| Tampa, FL | $105,700 |
| Orlando, FL | $84,690 |
| Gainesville, FL | $78,890 |
| Pensacola, FL | $71,070 |
| Miami, FL | $62,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for power plant operators.
| 35. West Virginia | $97,210 |
| 36. Pennsylvania | $95,800 |
| 37. Minnesota | $94,390 |
| 38. Florida | $94,290 |
| 39. Kentucky | $93,400 |
| 40. Alaska | $88,870 |
| 41. Oklahoma | $88,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $45.33 ($94,290 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $94,290 against $102,000 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Florida rank for power plant operator pay?
Florida ranks 38 of 49 states.
Which city in Florida pays power plant operators the most?
Jacksonville, FL, with a median of $119,600 a year.
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.