Gas Plant Operators Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $76,220 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $36.64
10th percentile $40,640
90th percentile $99,050
Employed locally 40
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,640
    25th
    $48,220
    50th (median)
    $76,220
    75th
    $96,970
    90th
    $99,050

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,700
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,490
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $35,570
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,330
    Machinists $47,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Gas Plant Operators make per hour in Southern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Southern Indiana is $36.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.62 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Indiana above or below average for Gas Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Southern Indiana is 8.6% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $40,640 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,220.