Gas Plant Operators Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $77,970 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.48
10th percentile $64,940
90th percentile $102,710
Employed locally 280
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,940
    25th
    $73,740
    50th (median)
    $77,970
    75th
    $100,080
    90th
    $102,710

    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 Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,050
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $46,020
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,840
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,260
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Kansas is $37.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Kansas is 6.5% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $64,940 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,740.