Gas Plant Operators Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $80,420 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.67
10th percentile $59,960
90th percentile $104,830
Employed locally 200
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,960
    25th
    $77,430
    50th (median)
    $80,420
    75th
    $97,710
    90th
    $104,830

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Gas Plant Operators salary vs area income 92% Median Gas Plant Operators salary is 8% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $82,780
    College Station-Bryan, TX $79,770
    Midland, TX $77,850

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,100
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,490
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,290
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,390
    Helpers--Production Workers $37,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Dallas, TX is $38.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Dallas, TX is 3.6% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $59,960 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,430.