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Gas Plant Operators Salary in Alabama
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Gas Plant Operators make in Alabama?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$77,120
Median Annual Salary
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+5.3% vs 2024
$75,660
Mean Salary
$77,120
Median Salary
$37.08
Hourly Rate
Gas Plant Operators salary by percentile in Alabama
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Gas Plant Operators in Alabama earn a median salary of $77,120 per year ($6,426/month).
This is 14.7% below the national average of $90,427.
Alabama ranks #39 out of 43 states for Gas Plant Operators pay.
Salaries increased by 5.3% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Gas Plant Operators
Distribute or process gas for utility companies and others by controlling compressors to maintain specified pressures on main pipelines.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
4.12
Operation and Control
3.75
Monitoring
3.62
Critical Thinking
3.5
Quality Control Analysis
3.25
Key Knowledge Areas
Public Safety and Security
3.94
Mechanical
3.75
English Language
3.59
Computers and Electronics
3.4
Mathematics
3.17
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(58.4% of workers)
Salaries for Gas Plant Operators in Alabama range from $53,880 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $97,720 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $64,750 and $82,880.
Median $77,120
P10: $53,880P25: $64,750P75: $82,880P90: $97,720
10th
$53,880
25th
$64,750
Median
$77,120
75th
$82,880
90th
$97,720
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$53,880
$25.90
$4,490
25th Percentile
$64,750
$31.13
$5,395
Median (50th)
$77,120
$37.08
$6,426
75th Percentile
$82,880
$39.85
$6,906
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$97,720
$46.98
$8,143
Note: The mean (average) salary of $75,660 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Gas Plant Operators in Alabama is $77,120 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $75,660.
What is the salary range for a Gas Plant Operators in Alabama?
Salaries for Gas Plant Operators in Alabama range from $53,880 at the 10th percentile to $97,720 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $64,750 and $82,880.
What is the starting salary for a Gas Plant Operators in Alabama?
Entry-level Gas Plant Operators positions in Alabama typically start around $53,880 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $64,750 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Gas Plant Operators in Alabama?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Gas Plant Operators in Alabama is approximately $37.08 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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