Gas Plant Operators Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $85,600 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $41.15
10th percentile $63,550
90th percentile $111,470
Employed locally 30
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,550
    25th
    $63,550
    50th (median)
    $85,600
    75th
    $88,970
    90th
    $111,470

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Gas Plant Operators salary vs area income 110% Median Gas Plant Operators salary is 10% above 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $126,640
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $107,810
    Lake Charles, LA $105,030
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $104,590
    Maryland $104,340
    North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $98,710

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$35,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$63,080
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,910
    Helpers--Production Workers$36,050
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$40,260
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$37,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Fayetteville, AR is $41.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Fayetteville, AR is 2.6% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $63,550 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,550.