Gas Plant Operators Salary in Lake Charles, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lake Charles, LA

Median annual salary $105,030 +25.9% vs national
Median hourly $50.49
10th percentile $83,400
90th percentile $105,090
Employed locally 530
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,400
    25th
    $105,030
    50th (median)
    $105,030
    75th
    $105,030
    90th
    $105,090

    Lake Charles economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Gas Plant Operators salary vs area income 157% Median Gas Plant Operators salary is 57% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $118,640
    Baton Rouge, LA $113,570
    Maryland $104,340
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $102,390
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $95,430
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $94,990

    Related occupations in Lake Charles, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $71,740
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $63,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $77,200
    Chemical Plant and System Operators $102,310
    Production Workers, All Other $39,140
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $85,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Gas Plant Operators make per hour in Lake Charles?

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Lake Charles, LA is $50.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.53 or more per hour.

    Is Lake Charles above or below average for Gas Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Lake Charles, LA is 25.9% 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 Lake Charles?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $83,400 per year in Lake Charles, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,030.