Gas Plant Operators Salary in Eastern Wyoming

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

Median annual salary $79,570 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.26
10th percentile $64,810
90th percentile $116,950
Employed locally 200
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,810
    25th
    $72,150
    50th (median)
    $79,570
    75th
    $95,640
    90th
    $116,950

    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 Wyoming

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $75,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $89,980
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $110,550
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $59,610
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $64,580
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Eastern Wyoming is $38.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Eastern Wyoming is 4.6% 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 Eastern Wyoming?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $64,810 per year in Eastern Wyoming. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,150.