How much does a power plant operator make in Jacksonville?
$119,600a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in the Jacksonville, FL metro area. That is $57.48 an hour or $9,963 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.48
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 113
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,430Median: $119,600Highest 10%: $119,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,430 | $28.57 | |
| 25th | $85,200 | $40.96 | |
| Median | $119,600 | $57.48 | |
| 75th | $119,600 | $57.48 | |
| 90th | $119,600 | $57.48 |
Other cities in Florida
Median yearly pay for power plant operators.
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $109,100 |
| Lakeland, FL | $106,500 |
| Tampa, FL | $105,700 |
| Orlando, FL | $84,690 |
| Gainesville, FL | $78,890 |
| Miami, FL | $62,080 |
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Salaries for every job in Jacksonville, FLFrequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Jacksonville?
The median hourly pay in the Jacksonville, FL metro area is $57.48 ($119,600 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Jacksonville than the national average?
Yes: $119,600 against $102,000 nationally, 17% more.
How does Jacksonville compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $94,290, so Jacksonville pays 27% more.
Where does Jacksonville rank for power plant operator pay?
16 of 113 metro areas with data.
How much does a power plant operator make starting out in Jacksonville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $119,600 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.