Industries with Fastest Gas Plant Operators Salary Growth
These industries raised Gas Plant Operators salaries the most from 2019 to 2024. Useful for deciding which industry to work in or switch to for better pay growth.
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Industries with Growth
+30.0%
Highest Growth
+21.0%
Average Growth
4
Industries with Decline
Top 15 Industries for Salary Growth
Gas Plant Operators salary increase from 2019 to 2024
All 9 Industries with Salary Growth
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Increase | % Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | $73,550 | $95,640 | +$22,090 | +30.0% |
| 2 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $75,390 | $95,740 | +$20,350 | +27.0% |
| 3 | Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil | $66,410 | $82,850 | +$16,440 | +24.8% |
| 4 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $73,110 | $89,410 | +$16,300 | +22.3% |
| 5 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $71,830 | $87,420 | +$15,590 | +21.7% |
| 6 | Pipeline Transportation | $69,860 | $82,680 | +$12,820 | +18.4% |
| 7 | Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas | $70,070 | $81,750 | +$11,680 | +16.7% |
| 8 | Utilities | $73,990 | $84,980 | +$10,990 | +14.9% |
| 9 | Natural Gas Distribution | $74,080 | $83,850 | +$9,770 | +13.2% |
4 Industries with Salary Decline
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Decrease | % Decline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waste Management and Remediation Services | $80,370 | $60,990 | -$19,380 | -24.1% |
| 2 | Support Activities for Mining | $62,360 | $55,220 | -$7,140 | -11.4% |
| 3 | Chemical Manufacturing | $73,630 | $67,380 | -$6,250 | -8.5% |
| 4 | Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) | $73,630 | $67,380 | -$6,250 | -8.5% |
About This Data
Salary growth is calculated by comparing the median annual wage for Gas Plant Operators in each industry between 2019 and 2024, using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Growth percentage = (2024 median - 2019 median) / 2019 median × 100.