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Power Plant Operators average salary by city in Texas
- Lubbock$110,650
- Dallas$105,190
- Longview$103,000
- El Paso$97,980
- San Antonio$95,970
- Austin$94,730
- Houston$93,920
- College Station$90,490
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock | $110,650 | $101,900 | $98,680 | $86,672 | 91 |
| Dallas | $105,190 | $106,720 | $79,860 | $82,831 | 103 |
| Longview | $103,000 | $100,180 | $99,720 | $81,290 | 89 |
| El Paso | $97,980 | $97,670 | $97,610 | $77,759 | 90 |
| San Antonio | $95,970 | $110,950 | $64,510 | $76,345 | 95 |
| Austin | $94,730 | $85,350 | $64,030 | $75,473 | 98 |
| Houston | $93,920 | $104,620 | $62,710 | $74,903 | 99 |
| College Station | $90,490 | $101,560 | $63,460 | $72,490 | 91 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. 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.
- 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.
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