Gas Plant Operators salary in United States
The median gas plant operators salary is $87,820 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Gas Plant Operators salary by region
Pay trend
Up 6.9% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Gas Plant Operators salary FAQs
What is the average Gas Plant Operators salary in United States?
The median Gas Plant Operators salary in United States is $87,820 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of gas plant operatorss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Gas Plant Operators earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $61,350 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $115,520 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $87,820.
Do Gas Plant Operators salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - California is among the highest at $130,220, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Gas Plant Operators salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.