SOC 51-8092 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Gas Plant Operators — Alabama
Alabama · 2 metro areas compared
In Alabama the median wage is $77,120.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Alabama the median wage is $77,120. That is 12.2% lower than the national median of $87,820. Pay ranges from under $53,880 at the tenth percentile to more than $97,720 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $64,750 to $82,880.
Alabama ranks number 39th out of 43 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Birmingham records the highest median at $80,280. Of the 690 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 156th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,880 | −38.6% |
| 25th | $64,750 | −26.3% |
| Median (50th) | $77,120 | −12.2% |
| 75th | $82,880 | −5.6% |
| 90th | $97,720 | +11.3% |
| Mean | $75,660 | −13.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Alabama
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham | $80,280 | 140 | |
| 2 | Mobile | $80,230 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Alabama run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $77,120 goes as far as $86,847 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$77,120as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$86,847US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $77,120 a year, 12.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $53,880 to $97,720 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 39th of 43 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Birmingham, at $80,280.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Gas Plant Operators in Alabama?
The median annual wage is $77,120, or $37.08 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $87,820, so pay in Alabama is 12.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Alabama earns more than $97,720 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $53,880 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Birmingham, at $80,280 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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