Power Plant Operators pay in Florida
In Florida, the median pay for power plant operators is $45.33 an hour ($94,290 a year). About 1,640 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($102,040). Florida ranks 38th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for power plant operators in Florida
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.00 | $47,840 |
| 25% of workers | $31.44 | $65,400 |
| Half of workers (median) | $45.33 | $94,290 |
| 75% of workers | $52.80 | $109,820 |
| 90% of workers | $60.74 | $126,330 |
Power Plant Operators pay in Florida metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | $119,550 | 90 |
| Port St. Lucie | $109,090 | 50 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $106,540 | 100 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $105,740 | 170 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $84,690 | 290 |
| Gainesville | $78,890 | 50 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $71,070 | 30 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $62,080 | 380 |
Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for power plant operators
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -5.1% over ten years, declining · about 2,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Florida
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other | $46,290 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $119,870 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | $59,030 |
| Plant and System Operators, All Other | $50,910 |
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