Gas Plant Operators Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $104,370 +25.1% vs national
Median hourly $50.18
10th percentile $75,060
90th percentile $114,810
Employed locally 240
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,060
    25th
    $100,570
    50th (median)
    $104,370
    75th
    $106,880
    90th
    $114,810

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 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
    Maryland $104,340
    Massachusetts $100,570
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $88,330
    Omaha, NE-IA $81,760
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $79,190
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $78,610

    Related occupations in Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,660
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $48,510
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $55,220
    Machinists $63,600
    Food Batchmakers $37,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Boston, MA-NH is $50.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Boston, MA-NH is 25.1% 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 Boston?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $75,060 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,570.