Gas Plant Operators Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Illinois
Gas Plant Operators in Illinois earn a median salary of $82,050 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -1.6% vs the national median of $83,400. An estimated 760 gas plant operators are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $46,150 to $104,810 depending on location.
$82,050
Avg median salary in Illinois
$104,810
Highest paying metro
$46,150
Lowest paying metro
760
Employed in Illinois
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Gas Plant Operators salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $104,810 | $66,780 | $105,150 | 630 |
| South Illinois | $95,950 | $86,510 | $99,150 | 40 |
| East Central Illinois | $81,290 | $78,200 | $96,520 | 40 |
| West Central Illinois | $46,150 | $45,000 | $99,200 | 50 |