Gas Plant Operators Salary in Western Wyoming

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $83,150 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $39.98
10th percentile $64,810
90th percentile $111,450
Employed locally 400
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,810
    25th
    $75,660
    50th (median)
    $83,150
    75th
    $101,410
    90th
    $111,450

    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 Western Wyoming

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $96,360
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $66,560
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $57,520
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,160
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $60,450
    Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $111,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Gas Plant Operators make per hour in Western Wyoming?

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Western Wyoming is $39.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.99 or more per hour.

    Is Western Wyoming above or below average for Gas Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Western Wyoming is 0.3% 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 Western Wyoming?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $64,810 per year in Western Wyoming. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,660.