Gas Plant Operators Salary in Lower East Mississippi

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $79,230 -5% vs national
Median hourly $38.09
10th percentile $71,920
90th percentile $84,120
Employed locally 70
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,920
    25th
    $75,090
    50th (median)
    $79,230
    75th
    $81,050
    90th
    $84,120

    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 Lower East Mississippi

    OccupationMedian salary
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$39,290
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$69,950
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,570
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$40,730
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$36,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Gas Plant Operators make per hour in Lower East Mississippi?

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Lower East Mississippi is $38.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.75 or more per hour.

    Is Lower East Mississippi above or below average for Gas Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Lower East Mississippi is 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 Lower East Mississippi?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $71,920 per year in Lower East Mississippi. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,090.