Gas Plant Operators Salary in Central Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $92,210 +10.6% vs national
Median hourly $44.33
10th percentile $75,440
90th percentile $104,170
Employed locally 60
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,440
    25th
    $77,880
    50th (median)
    $92,210
    75th
    $92,320
    90th
    $104,170

    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

    Related occupations in Central Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$62,450
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,090
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46,680
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,180
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Gas Plant Operators make per hour in Central Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Central Pennsylvania is $44.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.08 or more per hour.

    Is Central Pennsylvania above or below average for Gas Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Central Pennsylvania is 10.6% 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 Central Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $75,440 per year in Central Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,880.