Power Plant Operators Salary in Texas
Power Plant Operators in Texas earn a median of $102,510 a year, 0% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $102,510
- vs. U.S. median
- 0% ($102,040)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,100
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $55,500; the top 10% earn over $127,710. Nationally the range is $61,790 to $131,940.
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Power Plant Operators pay in Texas
How much do power plant operators make in Texas?
The median is $102,510 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $55,500 and the top 10% earn over $127,710. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for power plant operators?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 49 (0% vs. the national median of $102,040). Living costs are not included.