Gas Plant Operators Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $81,600 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $39.23
10th percentile $65,210
90th percentile $101,670
Employed locally 440
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,210
    25th
    $79,330
    50th (median)
    $81,600
    75th
    $96,160
    90th
    $101,670

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Gas Plant Operators salary vs area income 110% Median Gas Plant Operators salary is 10% above 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $95,370
    York-Hanover, PA $94,170
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $86,530
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $82,780
    Spartanburg, SC $79,170
    Lancaster, PA $77,740

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,890
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,220
    Machinists $50,050
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Pittsburgh, PA is $39.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 2.2% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $65,210 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,330.