Where Gas Plant Operators Pays Above the National Average
$83,400
National Median Salary
24
States Pay Above Average
8
Industries Pay Above Average
States Where Gas Plant Operators Earns a Premium
These 24 states pay Gas Plant Operatorss above the national median of $83,400.
| Rank | State | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $124,980 | +49.9% | 630 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $107,400 | +28.8% | 90 |
| 3 | Oregon | $106,210 | +27.4% | 80 |
| 4 | Louisiana | $105,030 | +25.9% | 1,120 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $104,960 | +25.9% | 230 |
| 6 | Maryland | $104,340 | +25.1% | 140 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $100,570 | +20.6% | 480 |
| 8 | Michigan | $98,320 | +17.9% | 480 |
| 9 | South Dakota | $98,170 | +17.7% | 80 |
| 10 | Illinois | $95,950 | +15.0% | 810 |
| 11 | Utah | $95,690 | +14.7% | 160 |
| 12 | Arizona | $94,900 | +13.8% | — |
| 13 | New Mexico | $94,050 | +12.8% | 250 |
| 14 | North Dakota | $93,910 | +12.6% | 160 |
| 15 | Colorado | $92,420 | +10.8% | 480 |
| 16 | New York | $91,100 | +9.2% | 220 |
| 17 | Georgia | $90,610 | +8.6% | 120 |
| 18 | Iowa | $89,070 | +6.8% | 400 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $87,170 | +4.5% | 200 |
| 20 | Washington | $85,870 | +3.0% | 150 |
| 21 | Missouri | $84,980 | +1.9% | 310 |
| 22 | New Hampshire | $84,800 | +1.7% | 30 |
| 23 | Minnesota | $84,760 | +1.6% | 110 |
| 24 | Indiana | $83,420 | +0.0% | 180 |
Industries Where Gas Plant Operators Earns a Premium
These 8 industries pay Gas Plant Operatorss above the national median.
| 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 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $89,410 | +7.2% | 400 |
| 5 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $87,420 | +4.8% | 1,240 |
| 6 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $87,420 | +4.8% | 1,240 |
| 7 | Utilities | $84,980 | +1.9% | 6,680 |
| 8 | Natural Gas Distribution | $83,850 | +0.5% | 5,840 |