Power Plant Operators in California
SOC 51-8013 ยท Production
2,610Jobs in California
$110,960Mean annual wage
8th of 49Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $63,510 | $30.54 |
| 25th percentile | $80,270 | $38.59 |
| Median (50th) | $105,210 | $50.58 |
| 75th percentile | $132,600 | $63.75 |
| 90th percentile | $171,800 | $82.60 |
| Mean | $110,960 | $53.35 |
Across 49 states with a published mean, the highest are Washington ($128,230), New Jersey ($120,430), Hawaii ($119,700); the lowest are Virginia ($74,290), Wisconsin ($77,010), South Carolina ($80,990). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with California (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 2,610 | $110,960 | $105,210 |
| Arizona | 390 | $89,350 | $84,970 |
| Nevada | 250 | $115,780 | $131,400 |
| Oregon | 250 | $113,120 | $109,830 |
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