Gas Plant Operators Salary in Northern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $83,630 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $40.21
10th percentile $62,920
90th percentile $118,890
Employed locally 40
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,920
    25th
    $75,100
    50th (median)
    $83,630
    75th
    $93,490
    90th
    $118,890

    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 Northern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,600
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,960
    Machinists $58,750
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,910
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Gas Plant Operators make per hour in Northern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Northern Indiana is $40.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.16 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Indiana above or below average for Gas Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Northern Indiana is 0.3% 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 Northern Indiana?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $62,920 per year in Northern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,100.