The median annual wage for Power Plant Operators in Bakersfield-Delano, CA is $93,950 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $93,700.
Pay spans roughly $58,530 at the 10th percentile to $132,920 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $45.17 per hour. An estimated 180 people work as power plant operators in Bakersfield-Delano, CA.
| Median (annual) | $93,950 |
| Mean (annual) | $93,700 |
| Median (hourly) | $45.17 |
| 10th percentile | $58,530 |
| 90th percentile | $132,920 |
| Employment | 180 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.