Gas Plant Operators Salary in Charlotte, NC-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Median annual salary $77,890 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $37.45
10th percentile $62,720
90th percentile $100,970
Employed locally 80
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,720
    25th
    $65,880
    50th (median)
    $77,890
    75th
    $87,800
    90th
    $100,970

    Charlotte economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,201 2023 • Census ACS
    Gas Plant Operators salary vs area income 97% Median Gas Plant Operators salary is 3% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $118,640
    Lancaster, PA $77,740
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $63,430

    Related occupations in Charlotte, NC-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,520
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,050
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $53,760
    Production Workers, All Other $37,820
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Charlotte, NC-SC is $37.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Charlotte, NC-SC is 6.6% 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 Charlotte?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $62,720 per year in Charlotte, NC-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,880.