Gas Plant Operators Salary in Wheeling, WV-OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wheeling, WV-OH

Median annual salary $82,720 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $39.77
10th percentile $70,950
90th percentile $100,460
Employed locally 80
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,950
    25th
    $74,470
    50th (median)
    $82,720
    75th
    $99,880
    90th
    $100,460

    Wheeling economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,705 2023 • Census ACS
    Gas Plant Operators salary vs area income 141% Median Gas Plant Operators salary is 41% above 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
    Charleston, WV $85,580
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $80,070
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $76,570

    Related occupations in Wheeling, WV-OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,110
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,490
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,170
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $51,290
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,450
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Wheeling, WV-OH is $39.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Wheeling, WV-OH is 0.8% 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 Wheeling?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $70,950 per year in Wheeling, WV-OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,470.