Gas Plant Operators Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $118,640 +42.3% vs national
Median hourly $57.04
10th percentile $85,360
90th percentile $125,140
Employed locally 50
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,360
    25th
    $100,780
    50th (median)
    $118,640
    75th
    $119,010
    90th
    $125,140

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Gas Plant Operators salary vs area income 125% Median Gas Plant Operators salary is 25% 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
    Baton Rouge, LA $113,570
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $107,810
    Connecticut $107,400

    Nearby metros — Gas Plant Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $124,980
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $107,810
    Oregon $106,210
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $104,590
    North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $98,710
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $97,030

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Semiconductor Processing Technicians $61,410
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,960
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $57,050
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $60,940
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Portland, OR-WA is $57.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Portland, OR-WA is 42.3% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $85,360 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,780.