Gas Plant Operators Salary in York, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • York-Hanover, PA

Median annual salary $94,170 +12.9% vs national
Median hourly $45.28
10th percentile $58,040
90th percentile $118,570
Employed locally 40
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,040
    25th
    $61,440
    50th (median)
    $94,170
    75th
    $94,170
    90th
    $118,570

    York economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,238 2023 • Census ACS
    Gas Plant Operators salary vs area income 115% Median Gas Plant Operators salary is 15% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $95,370
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $86,530
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $82,780
    Pittsburgh, PA $81,600
    Spartanburg, SC $79,170
    Lancaster, PA $77,740

    Related occupations in York, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,000
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,860
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,370
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$38,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in York, PA is $45.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in York, PA is 12.9% above 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 York?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $58,040 per year in York, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,440.