Gas Plant Operators Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $74,900 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.01
10th percentile $56,770
90th percentile $75,970
Employed locally 80
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,770
    25th
    $60,190
    50th (median)
    $74,900
    75th
    $75,710
    90th
    $75,970

    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 Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$62,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,150
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$35,760
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$61,370
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers$36,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Gas Plant Operators make per hour in Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $36.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.53 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Pennsylvania above or below average for Gas Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania is 10.2% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $56,770 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,190.