How much does a Power Plant Operations Director make in San Diego, CA? The average Power Plant Operations Director salary in San Diego, CA is $202,029 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $184,395 and $225,710. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Power Plant Operations Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Power Plant Operations Director Salary $168,340 San Diego,CA May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Power Plant Operations Director Salary $184,395 San Diego,CA May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Power Plant Operations Director Salary $202,029 San Diego,CA May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Power Plant Operations Director Salary $225,710 San Diego,CA May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Power Plant Operations Director Salary $247,271 San Diego,CA May 28, 2024
25% $184,395 10% $168,340 90% $247,271 75% $225,710 $202,029 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Power Plant Operations Director

Power Plant Operations Director directs overall operations of a power generation plant. Monitors operations to produce reliable energy efficiently and safely. Being a Power Plant Operations Director develops preventative maintenance, emergency and operational plans and procedures. Ensures all applicable regulatory requirements are followed. Additionally, Power Plant Operations Director may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. The Power Plant Operations Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Power Plant Operations Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Power Plant Operations Director salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Power Plant Operations Director, the highest Power Plant Operations Director salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Power Plant Operations Director salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Power Plant Operations Director salary is in Miami, FL, where the Power Plant Operations Director salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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