Gas Plant Operators Salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $80,010 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.47
10th percentile $35,360
90th percentile $95,290
Employed locally 30
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,360
    25th
    $47,920
    50th (median)
    $80,010
    75th
    $89,840
    90th
    $95,290

    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 Eastern and Southern Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74,950
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$37,760
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,210
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,620
    Butchers and Meat Cutters$37,750
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$49,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Gas Plant Operators make per hour in Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Eastern and Southern Colorado is $38.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.54 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern and Southern Colorado above or below average for Gas Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado is 4.1% 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 Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,360 per year in Eastern and Southern Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,920.