Gas Plant Operators Salary in South Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $82,290 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $39.56
10th percentile $82,070
90th percentile $98,750
Employed locally 70
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,070
    25th
    $82,250
    50th (median)
    $82,290
    75th
    $93,250
    90th
    $98,750

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,040
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $47,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,460
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $45,400
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,530
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in South Nebraska is $39.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in South Nebraska is 1.3% 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 South Nebraska?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $82,070 per year in South Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,250.