Gas Plant Operators Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $74,650 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $35.89
10th percentile $61,390
90th percentile $90,430
Employed locally 50
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,390
    25th
    $62,650
    50th (median)
    $74,650
    75th
    $76,300
    90th
    $90,430

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,140
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,030
    Machinists $55,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,740
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,830
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Gas Plant Operators make per hour in Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $35.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.14 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern Pennsylvania above or below average for Gas Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 10.5% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $61,390 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,650.