Gas Plant Operators Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $82,620 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $39.72
10th percentile $63,860
90th percentile $83,620
Employed locally 70
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,860
    25th
    $82,620
    50th (median)
    $82,620
    75th
    $83,370
    90th
    $83,620

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Gas Plant Operators salary vs area income 119% Median Gas Plant Operators salary is 19% 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
    California $124,980
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $102,390
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $93,850
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $92,420
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $92,210
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $85,600

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,450
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,900
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,390
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,560
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Birmingham, AL is $39.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Birmingham, AL is 0.9% below 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $63,860 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,620.