Gas Plant Operators Salary in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Median annual salary $80,070 -4% vs national
Median hourly $38.50
10th percentile $41,700
90th percentile $106,320
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,700
    25th
    $50,390
    50th (median)
    $80,070
    75th
    $101,800
    90th
    $106,320

    Washington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $123,896 2023 • Census ACS
    Gas Plant Operators salary vs area income 65% Median Gas Plant Operators salary is 35% 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

    Related occupations in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Bakers$37,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76,750
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,650
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$35,420
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$60,040
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$57,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV is $38.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV is 4% 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 Washington?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $41,700 per year in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,390.