Gas Plant Operators Salary in Mobile, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mobile, AL

Median annual salary $80,230 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $38.57
10th percentile $63,300
90th percentile $98,690
Employed locally 60
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,300
    25th
    $63,840
    50th (median)
    $80,230
    75th
    $97,600
    90th
    $98,690

    Mobile economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,119 2023 • Census ACS
    Gas Plant Operators salary vs area income 138% Median Gas Plant Operators salary is 38% 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
    California $124,980
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $102,390
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $93,850
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $92,420
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $92,210
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $85,600

    Related occupations in Mobile, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $61,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,210
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,470
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $64,660
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $82,090
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $54,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Mobile, AL is $38.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Mobile, AL 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 Mobile?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $63,300 per year in Mobile, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,840.