Profession
Power Plant Operators
Control, operate, or maintain machinery to generate electric power. Includes auxiliary equipment operators.
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California
Salary data
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🇺🇸 United States2025
51-8013SOC 2018 51-8013
GroupAll
Median102,040 USD
Average99,790 USD
Middle 50%79,690 USD - 119,080 USD
Decile range61,790 USD - 131,940 USD
Bottom decile61,790 USD
Top decile131,940 USD
🇺🇸 California2025
51-8013SOC 2018 51-8013
GroupAll
Median105,210 USD
Average110,960 USD
Middle 50%80,270 USD - 132,600 USD
Decile range63,510 USD - 171,800 USD
Bottom decile63,510 USD
Top decile171,800 USD
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018
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