Gas Plant Operators Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $94,990 +13.9% vs national
Median hourly $45.67
10th percentile $69,050
90th percentile $129,340
Employed locally 90
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,050
    25th
    $69,050
    50th (median)
    $94,990
    75th
    $100,270
    90th
    $129,340

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Gas Plant Operators salary vs area income 93% Median Gas Plant Operators salary is 7% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $126,640
    California $124,980
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $124,100
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $104,810
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $104,370
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $86,530

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,870
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $56,110
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,010
    Production Workers, All Other $39,290
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Gas Plant Operators make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in San Diego, CA is $45.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.86 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Gas Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in San Diego, CA is 13.9% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $69,050 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,050.