Gas Plant Operators Salary in Toledo, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Toledo, OH

Median annual salary $57,890 -30.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.83
10th percentile $45,760
90th percentile $82,180
Employed locally 40
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,760
    25th
    $51,270
    50th (median)
    $57,890
    75th
    $58,930
    90th
    $82,180

    Toledo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,749 2023 • Census ACS
    Gas Plant Operators salary vs area income 91% Median Gas Plant Operators salary is 9% below 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
    Wheeling, WV-OH $82,720
    Columbus, OH $81,700
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $79,360
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $76,570
    Cleveland, OH $75,150
    Ohio $74,500

    Related occupations in Toledo, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $50,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,090
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,390
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,530
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $45,090
    Machinists $65,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Toledo, OH is $27.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Toledo, OH is 30.6% 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 Toledo?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $45,760 per year in Toledo, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,270.