Gas Plant Operators Salary in Omaha, NE-IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Omaha, NE-IA

Median annual salary $81,760 -2% vs national
Median hourly $39.31
10th percentile $76,860
90th percentile $101,140
Employed locally 80
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,860
    25th
    $81,760
    50th (median)
    $81,760
    75th
    $96,350
    90th
    $101,140

    Omaha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,023 2023 • Census ACS
    Gas Plant Operators salary vs area income 98% Median Gas Plant Operators salary is 2% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Gas Plant Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $107,810
    Connecticut $107,400
    New Jersey $104,960
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $104,370
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $95,370
    Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $94,600

    Related occupations in Omaha, NE-IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,070
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $45,720
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,220
    Printing Press Operators $41,340
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,360
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $49,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Gas Plant Operators make per hour in Omaha?

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Omaha, NE-IA is $39.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.93 or more per hour.

    Is Omaha above or below average for Gas Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Omaha, NE-IA is 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 Omaha?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $76,860 per year in Omaha, NE-IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,760.