Gas Plant Operators Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $75,140 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.13
10th percentile $64,090
90th percentile $82,290
Employed locally 40
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,090
    25th
    $74,660
    50th (median)
    $75,140
    75th
    $77,320
    90th
    $82,290

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Gas Plant Operators salary vs area income 109% Median Gas Plant Operators salary is 9% 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
    Kansas City, MO-KS $81,810
    Jackson, MS $80,270

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$57,970
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$67,880
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75,550
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$52,790
    Machinists$47,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Wichita, KS is $36.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Wichita, KS is 9.9% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $64,090 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,660.