SOC 51-8092 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Gas Plant Operators — West Arkansas
West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Gas Plant Operators in West Arkansas, AR is $100,020 per year, 13.9% above the national median of $87,820.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Gas Plant Operators in West Arkansas, AR is $100,020 per year, 13.9% above the national median of $87,820. Pay ranges from under $36,210 at the tenth percentile to more than $102,140 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $70,600 to $102,140.
Employment stands at 30, or 0.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Fayetteville leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $88,460. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 12th of 284 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,210 | −58.8% |
| 25th | $70,600 | −19.6% |
| Median (50th) | $100,020 | +13.9% |
| 75th | $102,140 | +16.3% |
| 90th | $102,140 | +16.3% |
| Mean | $81,710 | −7.0% |
Other metro areas in Arkansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fayetteville | $88,460 | 30 | |
| 2 | Fort Smith | $74,230 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in West Arkansas run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $100,020 goes as far as $115,098 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 31.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$100,020as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$115,098US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $100,020 a year, 13.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,210 to $102,140 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fayetteville, at $88,460.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Gas Plant Operators in West Arkansas, AR?
The median annual wage is $100,020, or $48.09 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 West Arkansas, AR is 13.9% higher. 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 West Arkansas, AR earns more than $102,140 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,210 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 Fayetteville, at $88,460 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in West Arkansas, AR. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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