Gas Plant Operators Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $85,580 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $41.14
10th percentile $58,660
90th percentile $109,350
Employed locally 90
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,660
    25th
    $72,530
    50th (median)
    $85,580
    75th
    $86,380
    90th
    $109,350

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Gas Plant Operators salary vs area income 147% Median Gas Plant Operators salary is 47% 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
    Wheeling, WV-OH $82,720
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $80,070
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $76,570

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $34,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,300
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $38,990
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $77,670
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,770
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Charleston, WV is $41.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Charleston, WV is 2.6% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $58,660 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,530.