How much does a power plant operator make in Riverside?
$98,060a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area. That is $47.14 an hour or $8,172 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.14
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 71 of 113
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,150Median: $98,060Highest 10%: $124,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,150 | $28.92 | |
| 25th | $76,760 | $36.90 | |
| Median | $98,060 | $47.14 | |
| 75th | $103,800 | $49.90 | |
| 90th | $124,600 | $59.89 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for power plant operators.
| Fresno, CA | $138,900 |
| Sacramento, CA | $133,400 |
| San Francisco, CA | $132,600 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $105,900 |
| San Diego, CA | $99,470 |
| San Jose, CA | $98,950 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $94,760 |
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Salaries for every job in Riverside, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Riverside?
The median hourly pay in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area is $47.14 ($98,060 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Riverside than the national average?
No: $98,060 against $102,000 nationally, 4% less.
How does Riverside compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $105,200, so Riverside pays 7% less.
Where does Riverside rank for power plant operator pay?
71 of 113 metro areas with data.
How much does a power plant operator make starting out in Riverside?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $124,600 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.