Gas Plant Operators Salary in Northeast Nebraska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $89,070 +6.8% vs national
Median hourly $42.82
10th percentile $70,270
90th percentile $102,130
Employed locally 30
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,270
    25th
    $86,400
    50th (median)
    $89,070
    75th
    $93,760
    90th
    $102,130

    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 Northeast Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $46,900
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $48,220
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $49,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,220
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,720
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Gas Plant Operators make per hour in Northeast Nebraska?

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Northeast Nebraska is $42.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.10 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Nebraska above or below average for Gas Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Northeast Nebraska is 6.8% 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 Northeast Nebraska?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $70,270 per year in Northeast Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,400.