Gas Plant Operators Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $81,700 -2% vs national
Median hourly $39.28
10th percentile $58,560
90th percentile $105,020
Employed locally 70
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,560
    25th
    $59,450
    50th (median)
    $81,700
    75th
    $100,270
    90th
    $105,020

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Gas Plant Operators salary vs area income 102% Median Gas Plant Operators salary is 2% 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
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $79,360
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $76,570
    Cleveland, OH $75,150
    Ohio $74,500
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $63,430

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,110
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,500
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,400
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Columbus, OH is $39.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Columbus, OH is 2% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $58,560 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,450.