Gas Plant Operators Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $75,150 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.13
10th percentile $52,600
90th percentile $97,430
Employed locally 50
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,600
    25th
    $57,160
    50th (median)
    $75,150
    75th
    $95,020
    90th
    $97,430

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Gas Plant Operators salary vs area income 110% Median Gas Plant Operators salary is 10% 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
    Columbus, OH $81,700
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $79,360
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $76,570
    Ohio $74,500
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $63,430

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,220
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $47,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,120
    Machinists $57,290
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Cleveland, OH is $36.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Cleveland, OH is 9.9% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $52,600 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,160.