Gas Plant Operators Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $80,270 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $38.59
10th percentile $48,750
90th percentile $90,250
Employed locally 60
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,750
    25th
    $67,520
    50th (median)
    $80,270
    75th
    $89,680
    90th
    $90,250

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Gas Plant Operators salary vs area income 133% Median Gas Plant Operators salary is 33% 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $82,110
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $64,470

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $55,980
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $34,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,020
    Helpers--Production Workers $31,640
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $36,550
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $34,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Jackson, MS is $38.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Jackson, MS is 3.8% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $48,750 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,520.