Gas Plant Operators Salary in Northwestern Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $78,570 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $37.77
10th percentile $39,900
90th percentile $95,550
Employed locally 190
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,900
    25th
    $59,280
    50th (median)
    $78,570
    75th
    $92,600
    90th
    $95,550

    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 Northwestern Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Helpers--Production Workers $38,740
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $42,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,930
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,200
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,920
    Food Processing Workers, All Other $42,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Gas Plant Operators make per hour in Northwestern Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Northwestern Region of Texas is $37.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.94 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Region of Texas above or below average for Gas Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Northwestern Region of Texas is 5.8% 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 Northwestern Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,900 per year in Northwestern Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,280.