Gas Plant Operators salary in the United States
$61,350
10th
$76,870
25th
$87,820
Median
$100,870
75th
$115,520
90th
National median
$87,820
2025 OEWS
Mean
$88,710
Hourly median
$42.22
Employment
18,030
Top paying locations with published data
| Location | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| CA | $130,220 | 800 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $125,550 | 210 |
| Riverside, CA | $124,480 | 90 |
| New York, NY | $118,870 | 270 |
| Portland, OR | $118,640 | 50 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $113,570 | 100 |
| NJ | $110,900 | 190 |
| OR | $109,760 | 70 |
| CT | $109,060 | — |
| Detroit, MI | $108,650 | 290 |
| LA | $108,350 | 800 |
| Boston, MA | $104,770 | 210 |
| AZ | $104,600 | 140 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $104,440 | 40 |
| MA | $103,830 | 340 |
| MD | $102,950 | 180 |
| Chicago, IL | $102,810 | 340 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $102,390 | 50 |
| SD | $101,450 | 90 |
| AR | $100,870 | 400 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $100,500 | 290 |
| MN | $100,500 | 360 |
| MI | $100,500 | 540 |
| Washington, DC | $99,880 | 180 |
| San Diego, CA | $98,900 | 120 |
Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, 2025. Published survey snapshot, not a real-time market rate.