Power Plant Operators Salary in California

Median Salary

$105,210

per year

Hourly Rate

$50.58

per hour

Employment

2,610

in California

vs. National Avg

+3.1%

National: $102,040

📊 Compared to the national median of $102,040, California pays 3.1% MORE for Power Plant Operators positions.

Purchasing Power

$95,041

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

110.7

11% above national avg

Rent/Income

26%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in California

10th

$63,510

25th

$80,270

Median

$105,210

75th

$132,600

90th

$171,800

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).