Gas Plant Operators Salary in Midland, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Midland, TX

Median annual salary $77,850 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.43
10th percentile $50,960
90th percentile $102,430
Employed locally 90
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,960
    25th
    $65,000
    50th (median)
    $77,850
    75th
    $96,310
    90th
    $102,430

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Gas Plant Operators salary vs area income 83% Median Gas Plant Operators salary is 17% below 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $82,780
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $80,420
    College Station-Bryan, TX $79,770

    Related occupations in Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $59,220
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $82,070
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,460
    Helpers--Production Workers $38,080
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $95,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Midland, TX is $37.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Midland, TX is 6.7% 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $50,960 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,000.