How much does a Power Plant Operator make in San Jose, CA? The average Power Plant Operator salary in San Jose, CA is $93,450 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $78,279 and $114,886. 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. 

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Consumers Energy - Grayling , MI
The power produced supports the health of the forests, mitigates greenhouse gases (is "carbon ... The plant operator will also be responsible for conducting regular maintenance and repairs on the ...
Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 54 days ago
... to power our future. We're also serving communities beyond Michigan, where our affiliated ... Conduct day-to-day operations and maintenance of the plant, which will involve working with ...
Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 5 days ago
Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc. Careers - Olympia , WA
Here at the Olympia Plant, we currently manufacture 12 oz. beverage cans. We are expanding to ... power and hand tools are preferred. • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. • Must possess ...
Click To Hired US (JobSwipe) - 8 days ago
Wieland Group - Shelbyville , KY
We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage ... Safely operates mobile plant and equipment such as forklifts, yard sweepers, front-end loaders ...
Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 25 days ago
Central Utility Plant Operator - MOP134579 Click Here to Apply Online Job Description Filing ... Operate, service, and repair stationary power plant equipment also includes, cooling towers, HVAC ...
Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 5 days ago
NRG Energy - Deweyville , TX
We deliver innovative solutions that make our customers' lives easier-helping them power, protect ... Position Summary The Water Plant Operator (WPO) maintains water and steam chemistry within ...
Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 13 days ago

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114886
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98689
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Power Plant Operator in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Power Plant Operator ranges from $78,279 to $114,886 with the average base salary of $93,450. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $81,844 to $121,145 with the average total cash compensation of $98,689.

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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

San Jose, California  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Power Plant Operator: Maintenance