How much does a power plant operator make in Sacramento?
$133,400a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $64.13 an hour or $11,120 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.13
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 113
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,070Median: $133,400Highest 10%: $211,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,070 | $36.09 | |
| 25th | $84,500 | $40.63 | |
| Median | $133,400 | $64.13 | |
| 75th | $179,300 | $86.22 | |
| 90th | $211,300 | $101.59 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for power plant operators.
| Fresno, CA | $138,900 |
| San Francisco, CA | $132,600 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $105,900 |
| San Diego, CA | $99,470 |
| San Jose, CA | $98,950 |
| Riverside, CA | $98,060 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $94,760 |
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Salaries for every job in Sacramento, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $64.13 ($133,400 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $133,400 against $102,000 nationally, 31% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $105,200, so Sacramento pays 27% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for power plant operator pay?
5 of 113 metro areas with data.
How much does a power plant operator make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $75,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $211,300 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.