Gas Plant Operators Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $79,770 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $38.35
10th percentile $65,900
90th percentile $93,090
Employed locally 30
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,900
    25th
    $79,500
    50th (median)
    $79,770
    75th
    $90,500
    90th
    $93,090

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Gas Plant Operators salary vs area income 134% Median Gas Plant Operators salary is 34% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $82,780
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $80,420
    Midland, TX $77,850

    Related occupations in College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $35,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,420
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $39,770
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,070
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,580
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $26,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Gas Plant Operators make per hour in College Station?

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in College Station, TX is $38.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.76 or more per hour.

    Is College Station above or below average for Gas Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in College Station, TX is 4.4% 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $65,900 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,500.