How much does a power plant operator make in Texas?
$102,500a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in Texas. That is $49.28 an hour or $8,543 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.28
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,500Median: $102,500Highest 10%: $127,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,500 | $26.68 | |
| 25th | $66,430 | $31.94 | |
| Median | $102,500 | $49.28 | |
| 75th | $117,300 | $56.41 | |
| 90th | $127,700 | $61.40 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Antonio, TX | $111,000 |
| Dallas, TX | $106,700 |
| Houston, TX | $104,600 |
| Lubbock, TX | $101,900 |
| College Station, TX | $101,600 |
| Longview, TX | $100,200 |
| El Paso, TX | $97,670 |
| Austin, TX | $85,350 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for power plant operators.
| 21. Ohio | $104,200 |
| 22. Delaware | $103,000 |
| 23. Colorado | $102,800 |
| 24. Texas | $102,500 |
| 25. Mississippi | $102,400 |
| 26. Missouri | $101,900 |
| 27. Louisiana | $101,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $49.28 ($102,500 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $102,500 against $102,000 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Texas rank for power plant operator pay?
Texas ranks 24 of 49 states.
Which city in Texas pays power plant operators the most?
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX, with a median of $111,000 a year.
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.