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How much does a power plant operator make in Port St. Lucie?

$109,100a year

Median yearly pay for power plant operators in the Port St. Lucie, FL metro area. That is $52.45 an hour or $9,091 a month.

Hourly
$52.45
Vs. national median
+7%
Rank among cities
30 of 113
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $86,490Median: $109,100Highest 10%: $127,500
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$86,490$41.58
25th$100,900$48.51
Median$109,100$52.45
75th$109,100$52.45
90th$127,500$61.27

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for power plant operators.

Jacksonville, FL$119,600
Lakeland, FL$106,500
Tampa, FL$105,700
Orlando, FL$84,690
Gainesville, FL$78,890
Miami, FL$62,080
Power Plant Operator salary in Florida Power Plant Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Port St. Lucie

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$64,440
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,290
Machinist$57,610
Welder$52,270
Inspector$50,120
Coating$48,800
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$47,360
Fiberglass Laminator and Fabricator$47,240
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$47,050
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$46,050
Salaries for every job in Port St. Lucie, FL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Port St. Lucie?

The median hourly pay in the Port St. Lucie, FL metro area is $52.45 ($109,100 a year).

Do power plant operators make more in Port St. Lucie than the national average?

Yes: $109,100 against $102,000 nationally, 7% more.

How does Port St. Lucie compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $94,290, so Port St. Lucie pays 16% more.

Where does Port St. Lucie rank for power plant operator pay?

30 of 113 metro areas with data.

How much does a power plant operator make starting out in Port St. Lucie?

The lowest-paid 10% make $86,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $127,500 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.