Gas Plant Operators Salary in East Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $81,290 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $39.08
10th percentile $74,380
90th percentile $99,220
Employed locally 40
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,380
    25th
    $78,200
    50th (median)
    $81,290
    75th
    $96,520
    90th
    $99,220

    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

    Related occupations in East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,520
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,520
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,370
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,180
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Gas Plant Operators make per hour in East Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in East Central Illinois is $39.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.41 or more per hour.

    Is East Central Illinois above or below average for Gas Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in East Central Illinois is 2.5% 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 East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $74,380 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,200.