Gas Plant Operators Salary in Spartanburg, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spartanburg, SC

Median annual salary $79,170 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.06
10th percentile $44,060
90th percentile $96,480
Employed locally 50
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,060
    25th
    $50,630
    50th (median)
    $79,170
    75th
    $88,850
    90th
    $96,480

    Spartanburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,440 2023 • Census ACS
    Gas Plant Operators salary vs area income 127% Median Gas Plant Operators salary is 27% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Gas Plant Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wisconsin $87,170
    Columbia, SC $81,960
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $77,890
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $69,960

    Related occupations in Spartanburg, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$51,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$78,620
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,620
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41,260
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$47,530
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Gas Plant Operators make per hour in Spartanburg?

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Spartanburg, SC is $38.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.38 or more per hour.

    Is Spartanburg above or below average for Gas Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Spartanburg, SC is 5.1% 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 Spartanburg?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $44,060 per year in Spartanburg, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,630.