How much does a power plant operator make in Houston?
$104,600a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $50.30 an hour or $8,718 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.30
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 42 of 113
- Jobs in the area
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,680Median: $104,600Highest 10%: $125,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,680 | $25.81 | |
| 25th | $62,710 | $30.15 | |
| Median | $104,600 | $50.30 | |
| 75th | $121,400 | $58.38 | |
| 90th | $125,000 | $60.11 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for power plant operators.
| San Antonio, TX | $111,000 |
| Dallas, TX | $106,700 |
| Longview, TX | $100,200 |
| El Paso, TX | $97,670 |
| Austin, TX | $85,350 |
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Salaries for every job in Houston, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $50.30 ($104,600 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $104,600 against $102,000 nationally, 3% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $102,500, so Houston pays 2% more.
Where does Houston rank for power plant operator pay?
42 of 113 metro areas with data.
How much does a power plant operator make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $125,000 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.