Gas Plant Operators Salary in West Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,150 -44.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.19
10th percentile $40,100
90th percentile $100,480
Employed locally 50
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,100
    25th
    $45,000
    50th (median)
    $46,150
    75th
    $99,200
    90th
    $100,480

    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 West Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,670
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$64,330
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$48,990
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,740
    Machinists$47,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Gas Plant Operators make per hour in West Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in West Central Illinois is $22.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.31 or more per hour.

    Is West Central Illinois above or below average for Gas Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in West Central Illinois is 44.7% 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 West Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $40,100 per year in West Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,000.