Gas Plant Operators
SOC code 51-8092 · Production Occupations
National employment
18,030
Mean annual wage
$88,710
Mean hourly wage
$42.65
Median annual wage
$87,820
Median hourly wage
$42.22
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $61,350 | $29.50 |
| 25th percentile | $76,870 | $36.96 |
| 50th percentile (median) | $87,820 | $42.22 |
| 75th percentile | $100,870 | $48.49 |
| 90th percentile | $115,520 | $55.54 |
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Similar-paying occupations in Production Occupations
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers 51-8093$96,710/yr
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 51-8021$78,620/yr
- Chemical Plant and System Operators 51-8091$78,120/yr
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers 51-1011$74,450/yr
- Power Plant Operators 51-8013$102,040/yr
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. Wage figures are BLS OEWS estimates and may not reflect current pay.