Gas Plant Operators Salary in Eastern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $79,360 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $38.16
10th percentile $48,660
90th percentile $107,950
Employed locally 90
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,660
    25th
    $62,040
    50th (median)
    $79,360
    75th
    $99,990
    90th
    $107,950

    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 Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,430
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,580
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,070
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,930
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Gas Plant Operators make per hour in Eastern Ohio?

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Eastern Ohio is $38.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.73 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Ohio above or below average for Gas Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Eastern Ohio is 4.8% 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 Ohio?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $48,660 per year in Eastern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,040.