Gas Plant Operators Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $82,780 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $39.80
10th percentile $63,500
90th percentile $101,190
Employed locally 820
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,500
    25th
    $76,040
    50th (median)
    $82,780
    75th
    $95,200
    90th
    $101,190

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Gas Plant Operators salary vs area income 103% Median Gas Plant Operators salary is 3% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $80,420
    College Station-Bryan, TX $79,770
    Midland, TX $77,850

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,560
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $53,810
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,530
    Machinists $58,630
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Houston, TX is $39.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Houston, TX is 0.7% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $63,500 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,040.