Best Paying Industries for Gas Plant Operators
$83,400
National Median Salary
21
Industries Analyzed
Industry Pay Comparison PRO
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $95,740 | +14.8% | 830 |
| 2 | Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | $95,640 | +14.7% | 280 |
| 3 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $89,410 | +7.2% | 400 |
| 4 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $87,420 | +4.8% | 1,240 |
| 5 | Utilities | $84,980 | +1.9% | 6,680 |
| 6 | Natural Gas Distribution | $83,850 | +0.5% | 5,840 |
| 7 | Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil | $82,850 | -0.7% | 480 |
| 8 | Pipeline Transportation | $82,680 | -0.9% | 4,930 |
| 9 | Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas | $81,750 | -2.0% | 4,430 |
| 10 | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4241, 4247, and 4249 only) | $78,940 | -5.3% | 40 |
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