Gas Plant Operators Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $92,420 +10.8% vs national
Median hourly $44.44
10th percentile $86,850
90th percentile $107,160
Employed locally 300
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $86,850
    25th
    $91,590
    50th (median)
    $92,420
    75th
    $107,160
    90th
    $107,160

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Gas Plant Operators salary vs area income 90% Median Gas Plant Operators salary is 10% 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
    Connecticut $107,400
    Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $94,600
    New Mexico $94,050
    Colorado $92,420
    Greeley, CO $90,370

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,570
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,010
    Bakers $39,460
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,180
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,440
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Denver, CO is $44.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Denver, CO is 10.8% above 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $86,850 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $91,590.