Gas Plant Operators Salary in North Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $98,710 +18.4% vs national
Median hourly $47.46
10th percentile $35,040
90th percentile $101,730
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,040
    25th
    $75,010
    50th (median)
    $98,710
    75th
    $98,710
    90th
    $101,730

    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 North Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$36,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$57,740
    Helpers--Production Workers$34,630
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$45,430
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$40,520
    Dental Laboratory Technicians$45,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Gas Plant Operators make per hour in North Arkansas?

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in North Arkansas is $47.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.75 or more per hour.

    Is North Arkansas above or below average for Gas Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in North Arkansas is 18.4% 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 North Arkansas?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,040 per year in North Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,010.