Gas Plant Operators Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $95,430 +14.4% vs national
Median hourly $45.88
10th percentile $50,520
90th percentile $121,980
Employed locally 50
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,520
    25th
    $50,520
    50th (median)
    $95,430
    75th
    $113,790
    90th
    $121,980

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Gas Plant Operators salary vs area income 111% Median Gas Plant Operators salary is 11% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Gas Plant Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $126,640
    California $124,980
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $124,100
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $118,640
    Baton Rouge, LA $113,570
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $107,810

    Nearby metros — Gas Plant Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Michigan $98,320
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $93,850
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $77,890

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,490
    Production Workers, All Other $40,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,400
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,590
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Gas Plant Operators make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Atlanta, GA is $45.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.64 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Gas Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Atlanta, GA is 14.4% above the national median of $83,400. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Gas Plant Operators in Atlanta?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $50,520 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,520.