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How much does a power plant operator make in Orlando?

$84,690a year

Median yearly pay for power plant operators in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area. That is $40.72 an hour or $7,058 a month.

Hourly
$40.72
Vs. national median
-17%
Rank among cities
91 of 113
Jobs in the area
290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,230Median: $84,690Highest 10%: $133,500
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$55,230$26.55
25th$68,050$32.72
Median$84,690$40.72
75th$104,600$50.30
90th$133,500$64.16

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for power plant operators.

Jacksonville, FL$119,600
Port St. Lucie, FL$109,100
Lakeland, FL$106,500
Tampa, FL$105,700
Gainesville, FL$78,890
Miami, FL$62,080
Power Plant Operator salary in Florida Power Plant Operator salary in all states

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Orlando?

The median hourly pay in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area is $40.72 ($84,690 a year).

Do power plant operators make more in Orlando than the national average?

No: $84,690 against $102,000 nationally, 17% less.

How does Orlando compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $94,290, so Orlando pays 10% less.

Where does Orlando rank for power plant operator pay?

91 of 113 metro areas with data.

How much does a power plant operator make starting out in Orlando?

The lowest-paid 10% make $55,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $133,500 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.