Gas Plant Operators Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $93,850 +12.5% vs national
Median hourly $45.12
10th percentile $68,240
90th percentile $99,720
Employed locally 50
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,240
    25th
    $82,670
    50th (median)
    $93,850
    75th
    $99,720
    90th
    $99,720

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Gas Plant Operators salary vs area income 133% Median Gas Plant Operators salary is 33% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $107,810

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,640
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,390
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $40,670
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,080
    Machinists $59,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Buffalo, NY is $45.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Buffalo, NY is 12.5% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $68,240 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,670.