Gas Plant Operators Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $88,330 +5.9% vs national
Median hourly $42.47
10th percentile $51,590
90th percentile $124,350
Employed locally 80
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,590
    25th
    $51,590
    50th (median)
    $88,330
    75th
    $116,110
    90th
    $124,350

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Gas Plant Operators salary vs area income 78% Median Gas Plant Operators salary is 22% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $118,640
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $107,810
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $104,590
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $93,850
    Iowa $89,070
    Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $88,910

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $48,320
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $62,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $77,680
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $53,090
    Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers $94,910
    Machinists $73,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Seattle, WA is $42.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Seattle, WA is 5.9% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $51,590 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,590.