Hydroelectric Plant Technicians Salary in California
Hydroelectric Plant Technicians in California earn a median of $105,210 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Power Plant Operators”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $105,210
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($102,040)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,610
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,510; the top 10% earn over $171,800. Nationally the range is $61,790 to $131,940.
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Hydroelectric Plant Technicians pay in California
How much do hydroelectric plant technicians make in California?
The median is $105,210 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,510 and the top 10% earn over $171,800. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for hydroelectric plant technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 49 (+3% vs. the national median of $102,040). Living costs are not included.