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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.

Lower (p10)
$61,350
Median (p50)
$87,820
Top (p90)
$115,520
Sample size
18,030

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)$61,350
p25$76,870
Median$87,820
p75$100,870
Top (p90)$115,520
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Gas Plant Operators salary by region

California$130,220
Louisiana$108,350
Massachusetts$103,830
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$102,810
Arkansas$100,870
Michigan$100,500
Minnesota$100,500
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO$98,640
Colorado$98,080
Illinois$97,810

Pay trend

Up 6.9% from 2023 to 2025.

$83,0202023
$85,4702024
$88,7102025

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.

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