Gas Plant Operators Salary in Texas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Texas
Gas Plant Operators in Texas earn a median salary of $79,507 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -4.7% vs the national median of $83,400. An estimated 1,400 gas plant operators are employed across Texas, with salaries ranging from $77,850 to $82,780 depending on location.
$79,507
Avg median salary in Texas
$82,780
Highest paying metro
$77,850
Lowest paying metro
1,400
Employed in Texas
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inGas Plant Operators salaries by city in Texas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | $82,780 | $76,040 | $95,200 | 820 |
| Dallas, TX | $80,420 | $77,430 | $97,710 | 200 |
| College Station, TX | $79,770 | $79,500 | $90,500 | 30 |
| North Region of Texas | $79,050 | $72,440 | $92,600 | 30 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas | $78,570 | $59,280 | $92,600 | 190 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas | $78,110 | $64,880 | $92,600 | 40 |
| Midland, TX | $77,850 | $65,000 | $96,310 | 90 |