Gas Plant Operators Salary in Southwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $73,390 -12% vs national
Median hourly $35.29
10th percentile $52,410
90th percentile $94,930
Employed locally 30
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,410
    25th
    $65,870
    50th (median)
    $73,390
    75th
    $82,820
    90th
    $94,930

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $50,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,360
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $30,270
    Helpers--Production Workers $37,440
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $43,800
    Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $37,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Gas Plant Operators make per hour in Southwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Southwest Alabama is $35.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.64 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Alabama above or below average for Gas Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Southwest Alabama is 12% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $52,410 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,870.