Gas Plant Operators Salary in Northern West Virginia

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

Median annual salary $79,500 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.22
10th percentile $67,230
90th percentile $84,050
Employed locally 180
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,230
    25th
    $67,430
    50th (median)
    $79,500
    75th
    $83,200
    90th
    $84,050

    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 West Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,480
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,620
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,360
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$47,080
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$43,780
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$37,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Northern West Virginia is $38.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Northern West Virginia is 4.7% 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 Northern West Virginia?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $67,230 per year in Northern West Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,430.