SOC 51-8092 · May 2025 · United States
Gas Plant Operators
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Gas Plant Operators across the United States is $87,820 per year, measured over 18,030 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $130,220.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Gas Plant Operators
Pay for this occupation varies by 106.5% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $130,220 and Kentucky pays $63,070.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $130,220 | 800 | |
| 2 | New Jersey | $110,900 | 190 | |
| 3 | Oregon | $109,760 | 70 | |
| 4 | Connecticut | $109,060 | — | |
| 5 | Louisiana | $108,350 | 800 | |
| 6 | Arizona | $104,600 | 140 | |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $103,830 | 340 | |
| 8 | Maryland | $102,950 | 180 | |
| 9 | South Dakota | $101,450 | 90 | |
| 10 | Arkansas | $100,870 | 400 |
States with the most Gas Plant Operators jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 2,550 | $79,910 | |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | 1,370 | $80,810 | |
| 3 | Oklahoma | 970 | $78,310 | |
| 4 | California | 800 | $130,220 | |
| 5 | Louisiana | 800 | $108,350 | |
| 6 | North Dakota | 770 | $96,760 | |
| 7 | Colorado | 570 | $98,080 | |
| 8 | Ohio | 570 | $82,130 | |
| 9 | Michigan | 540 | $100,500 | |
| 10 | Illinois | 530 | $97,810 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles | $125,550 | 210 |
| 2 | Riverside | $124,480 | 90 |
| 3 | New York | $118,870 | 270 |
| 4 | Portland | $118,640 | 50 |
| 5 | Baton Rouge | $113,570 | 100 |
| 6 | Detroit | $108,650 | 290 |
| 7 | Boston | $104,770 | 210 |
| 8 | Grand Rapids | $104,440 | 40 |
| 9 | Chicago | $102,810 | 340 |
| 10 | Salt Lake City | $102,390 | 50 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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