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Gas Plant Operators Hourly Wage in Texas (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:

The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Texas is $38.42/hour, based on 2025 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2025 • Texas hourly wage data • Updated 2026-05-19

Entry-Level (P10)
$29.8
/hour
Median (P50)
$38.42
/hour
Senior (P90)
$47.52
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$79,910
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

Texas vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$29.8
National: $31.42
-5.2%
Median (P50)
$38.42
National: $43.47
-11.6%
Senior (P90)
$47.52
National: $51.9
-8.4%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $29.8 $1192 $5166 $61,990
Q1 (P25) $37.33 $1493 $6470 $77,640
Median (P50) $38.42 $1537 $6659 $79,910
Q3 (P75) $45.37 $1815 $7863 $94,360
Senior (P90) $47.52 $1901 $8237 $98,840

Note: Weekly = hourly × 40 hours. Monthly = hourly × 173.3 hours (avg). Annual = hourly × 2,080 hours.

Highest-Paying States for Gas Plant Operators

#1
$62.61
$62.61/hr
+44.0%
#2
$53.32
$53.32/hr
+22.7%
#3
$52.77
$52.77/hr
+21.4%
#4
$52.43
$52.43/hr
+20.6%
#5
$52.09
$52.09/hr
+19.8%
#6
$50.29
$50.29/hr
+15.7%
#7
$49.92
$49.92/hr
+14.8%
#8
$49.5
$49.5/hr
+13.9%
#9
$48.77
$48.77/hr
+12.2%
#10
$48.5
$48.5/hr
+11.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Texas?

The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Texas is $38.42/hour (2025 BLS data). This equals approximately $79,910.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does Texas Gas Plant Operators hourly pay compare to national average?

The median hourly rate for Gas Plant Operators in Texas is $38.42/hr compared to the national average of $43.47/hr — lower by $5.05/hr.

What is the entry-level hourly rate for Gas Plant Operators in Texas?

Entry-level Gas Plant Operators professionals in Texas earn approximately $29.8/hour (10th percentile), which equals $61,990.0/year. Senior-level professionals earn $47.52/hour.

How much does a senior Gas Plant Operators make per hour in Texas?

Senior-level Gas Plant Operators professionals in Texas (90th percentile) earn approximately $47.52/hour, or $98,840.0/year.

How is hourly wage calculated from annual salary?

Hourly wages are calculated by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours/week). This is the standard full-time conversion used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Data Source

Hourly wage data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2025. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Gas Plant Operators (SOC 518092) in Texas.

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