The average salary for a gas plant operator in the United States is $83,020, but the range typically falls between $66,250 and $99,180. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $39.91, with a range between $31.85 and $47.68.
There are approximately 15,930 people employed as a gas plant operator in the United States. With Texas, Louisiana, Pennsylvania employing the highest number of gas plant operators.The state with the best pay for a gas plant operator is Alaska, with an average annual salary of $125,100, while Ohio has the lowest average annual salary of $62,520.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $53,330 | $25.64 |
| 25th Percentile | $66,250 | $31.85 |
| Median | $82,560 | $39.69 |
| 75th Percentile | $99,180 | $47.68 |
| 90th Percentile | $108,340 | $52.09 |
The salary of a gas plant operator can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a gas plant operator in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for gas plant operators are Alaska, California, North Dakota, New Jersey, Washington while the worst states are Ohio, Indiana, Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $48,650 | $67,950 | $93,300 |
| Alaska | $97,520 | $125,100 | $132,550 |
| Arizona | $64,610 | $83,000 | $93,680 |
| Arkansas | $62,670 | $76,790 | $84,590 |
| California | $89,850 | $111,140 | $131,420 |
| Colorado | $74,540 | $89,760 | $101,970 |
| Delaware | $61,780 | $80,760 | $104,940 |
| Florida | $42,440 | $64,420 | $91,130 |
| Idaho | $81,200 | $88,470 | $90,720 |
| Illinois | $61,920 | $82,630 | $104,430 |
| Indiana | $36,390 | $69,830 | $103,410 |
| Iowa | $59,430 | $80,220 | $98,030 |
| Kansas | $64,070 | $74,700 | $93,690 |
| Kentucky | $37,140 | $64,660 | $90,990 |
| Louisiana | $75,660 | $90,280 | $99,990 |
| Maryland | $39,680 | $79,750 | $110,120 |
| Michigan | $84,240 | $94,800 | $103,780 |
| Minnesota | $59,230 | $91,620 | $115,250 |
| Mississippi | $43,460 | $72,460 | $97,970 |
| Missouri | $54,430 | $78,170 | $96,840 |
| Montana | $51,170 | $78,180 | $91,970 |
| Nebraska | $73,130 | $81,480 | $95,790 |
| Nevada | $62,680 | $76,760 | $89,600 |
| New Jersey | $49,300 | $93,750 | $124,420 |
| New Mexico | $42,460 | $77,920 | $98,160 |
| New York | $65,530 | $86,290 | $113,930 |
| North Carolina | $49,130 | $72,590 | $101,700 |
| North Dakota | $75,620 | $98,810 | $119,360 |
| Ohio | $43,150 | $62,520 | $95,440 |
| Oklahoma | $55,050 | $74,710 | $86,370 |
| Oregon | $52,480 | $89,970 | $111,350 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,360 | $77,480 | $99,200 |
| South Carolina | $40,420 | $66,700 | $83,310 |
| Tennessee | $42,600 | $68,220 | $91,790 |
| Texas | $52,810 | $86,830 | $113,730 |
| Utah | $67,560 | $88,400 | $103,140 |
| Virginia | $42,030 | $79,190 | $100,790 |
| Washington | $68,320 | $94,270 | $113,560 |
| West Virginia | $55,820 | $71,660 | $93,750 |
| Wisconsin | $66,920 | $85,710 | $104,550 |
| Wyoming | $65,400 | $85,810 | $105,740 |
Even between cities, the salary of a gas plant operator can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for gas plant operators is Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area, CA with an average salary of $115,550.The city with the lowest average salary for gas plant operators is Louisville/Jefferson County, KY with an average salary of $56,000.
Areas with highest average salaries for gas plant operators
Areas with lowest average salaries for gas plant operators
The number of gas plant operators in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of gas plant operators has increased by 940. On average, the number of gas plant operators has been increasing by 1.6% each year. The salary of gas plant operators has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of gas plant operators has increased by $9,730. On average, the salary of gas plant operators has been increasing by 3.3% each year.
Gas Plant Operators are part of the production occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for gas plant operators compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all production occupations jobs here.
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