Gas Plant Operators Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $76,800 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.92
10th percentile $50,100
90th percentile $95,330
Employed locally 50
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,100
    25th
    $73,020
    50th (median)
    $76,800
    75th
    $93,170
    90th
    $95,330

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Gas Plant Operators salary vs area income 93% Median Gas Plant Operators salary is 7% below 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $126,640
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $104,370
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $96,900
    Midland, TX $77,850
    Idaho $76,800
    Florida $71,490

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,440
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,700
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,980
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $46,330
    Bakers $37,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Gas Plant Operators make per hour in Boise City?

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Boise City, ID is $36.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.28 or more per hour.

    Is Boise City above or below average for Gas Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Boise City, ID is 7.9% 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $50,100 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,020.