Gas Plant Operators Salary in Southwest Colorado

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

Median annual salary $88,400 +6% vs national
Median hourly $42.50
10th percentile $47,920
90th percentile $108,720
Employed locally 60
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,920
    25th
    $83,280
    50th (median)
    $88,400
    75th
    $88,470
    90th
    $108,720

    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 Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,180
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,460
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $60,170
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $58,360
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $35,120
    Bakers $37,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Southwest Colorado is $42.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Southwest Colorado is 6% 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $47,920 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,280.