The average salary for a hydroelectric plant technician in California is around $65,580 per year.
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Hydroelectric plant technicians earn an average yearly salary of $65,580.
Wages typically start from $43,430 and go up to $105,140.
7% below national average Updated in 2018
Hydroelectric plant technician earnings by seniority
Top-level hydroelectric plant technician earnings begin at:
$50.55 per hour
$105,140 per year
Senior-level hydroelectric plant technician earnings begin at:
$39.87 per hour
$82,930 per year
Mid-level hydroelectric plant technician earnings begin at:
$31.53 per hour
$65,580 per year
Junior-level hydroelectric plant technician earnings begin at:
$24.88 per hour
$51,750 per year
Starting level hydroelectric plant technician earnings begin at:
$20.88 per hour
$43,430 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Hydroelectric plant technician salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $69,690 |
| Washington | $69,210 |
| Hawaii | $68,920 |
| Kansas | $68,700 |
| Connecticut | $67,560 |
| Illinois | $66,290 |
| California | $65,580 |
| Maryland | $65,140 |
| Minnesota | $64,350 |
| New York | $63,050 |
| New Jersey | $63,000 |
| Iowa | $61,980 |
| Virginia | $61,140 |
| Massachusetts | $60,180 |
| Montana | $59,710 |
| Michigan | $59,330 |
| Nevada | $58,570 |
| South Carolina | $58,170 |
| Indiana | $57,800 |
| Idaho | $57,670 |
| Tennessee | $56,970 |
| West Virginia | $56,910 |
| Missouri | $56,800 |
| Wisconsin | $56,310 |
| Utah | $55,750 |
| North Carolina | $55,360 |
| Arizona | $55,240 |
| New Hampshire | $55,030 |
| Oregon | $54,630 |
| Pennsylvania | $54,470 |
| Mississippi | $54,290 |
| Ohio | $53,660 |
| Alabama | $53,560 |
| Florida | $53,040 |
| Arkansas | $52,710 |
| New Mexico | $52,570 |
| Louisiana | $52,300 |
| Oklahoma | $50,810 |
| Kentucky | $50,470 |
| South Dakota | $49,870 |
| Texas | $49,710 |
| Colorado | $47,520 |
| North Dakota | $47,400 |
| Maine | $44,110 |
| Georgia | $40,450 |
| Nebraska | $39,730 |
| Wyoming | $37,150 |
| Puerto Rico | $32,010 |
How do hydroelectric plant technician salaries compare to similar careers?
Hydroelectric plant technicians earn about the same as related careers in California. On average, they make less than aviation inspectors but more than drafters.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Aviation inspector salary | $74K |
| Millwright salary | $70K |
| Aircraft mechanic salary | $71K |
| Avionics technician salary | $72K |
| Commercial diver salary | $57K |
| Hydroelectric plant technician salary | $66K |
| Technical support specialist salary | $62K |
| Oil and gas rotary drill operator salary | $63K |
| Computer repair technician salary | $62K |
| Drafter salary | $62K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)