Gas Plant Operators Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $107,810 +29.3% vs national
Median hourly $51.83
10th percentile $71,850
90th percentile $138,800
Employed locally 240
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,850
    25th
    $89,770
    50th (median)
    $107,810
    75th
    $120,660
    90th
    $138,800

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Gas Plant Operators salary vs area income 111% Median Gas Plant Operators salary is 11% 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
    Connecticut $107,400

    Nearby metros — Gas Plant Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $93,850

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$79,560
    Bakers$39,200
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,620
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$38,810
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$34,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Gas Plant Operators make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in New York, NY-NJ is $51.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.55 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Gas Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in New York, NY-NJ is 29.3% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $71,850 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,770.