Power Plant Operators pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,180 a year or less, while the top 10% make $77,790 or more. The middle half of power plant operators in San Juan earn between $41,070 and $77,790.
- $39K10th
- $41K25th
- $71KMedian
- $78K75th
- $78K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,930 | $5,244 | $30.25 |
| Median | $71,180 | $5,932 | $34.22 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $41,070 | $3,422 | $19.75 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,790 | $6,482 | $37.40 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Power Plant Operators pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Power plant operators in San Juan earn 4% less than the Puerto Rico average ($65,860) and 37% less than the U.S. average ($99,790). At the median the gap is -30% against the U.S. median of $102,040.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $62,930 | $71,180 | $39,180 | $77,790 | 70 |
| Puerto Rico | $65,860 | $70,640 | $41,070 | $77,790 | 210 |
| United States | $99,790 | $102,040 | $61,790 | $131,940 | 29,320 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is San Juan a good place for power plant operators? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 2.4 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 2.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Power Plant Operators salary in nearby metro areas
- Miami, FL$73,000
- Port St. Lucie, FL$105,520
- Orlando, FL$89,760
- Lakeland, FL$108,370
- Tampa, FL$106,810
- Jacksonville, FL$103,400
Highest-paying cities for power plant operators
Wenatchee, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($150,930).
- Wenatchee, WA$150,930
- Sacramento, CA$135,310
- Seattle, WA$132,410
- Fresno, CA$131,280
- San Francisco, CA$130,890
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Power Plant Operators salary in San Juan: questions
How much do power plant operators make an hour in San Juan?
$30.26 an hour on average, and $34.22 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level power plant operators salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,180 a year and the 25th percentile is $41,070, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do power plant operators earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 37% less than the U.S. average for this job ($99,790).
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; area San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.50, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.50).
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