Gas Plant Operators Salary in South Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $95,950 +15% vs national
Median hourly $46.13
10th percentile $66,670
90th percentile $103,000
Employed locally 40
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,670
    25th
    $86,510
    50th (median)
    $95,950
    75th
    $99,150
    90th
    $103,000

    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

    Related occupations in South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,900
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,970
    Production Workers, All Other $35,490
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,920
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $53,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Gas Plant Operators make per hour in South Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in South Illinois is $46.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.15 or more per hour.

    Is South Illinois above or below average for Gas Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in South Illinois is 15% 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $66,670 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,510.