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Power Plant Operators average salary by city in California
- Sacramento$135,310
- Fresno$131,280
- San Francisco$130,890
- Stockton$113,020
- Los Angeles$105,840
- San Jose$104,340
- Bakersfield$96,390
- San Diego$95,380
- Riverside$94,120
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento | $135,310 | $133,380 | $84,500 | $95,259 | 107 |
| Fresno | $131,280 | $138,930 | $101,400 | $92,879 | 102 |
| San Francisco | $130,890 | $132,600 | $104,720 | $92,649 | 116 |
| Stockton | $113,020 | $102,940 | $97,270 | $81,921 | 105 |
| Los Angeles | $105,840 | $105,870 | $85,620 | $77,537 | 114 |
| San Jose | $104,340 | $98,950 | $79,700 | $76,622 | 110 |
| Bakersfield | $96,390 | $94,760 | $79,540 | $71,768 | 101 |
| San Diego | $95,380 | $99,470 | $79,090 | $71,152 | 112 |
| Riverside | $94,120 | $98,060 | $76,760 | $70,382 | 106 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-8013.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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