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Gas Plant Operators Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Gas Plant Operators make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$130,220
Median Annual Salary
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+4.2% vs 2024
$120,680
Mean Salary
$130,220
Median Salary
$62.61
Hourly Rate
800 people work as Gas Plant Operators in California
Gas Plant Operators salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Gas Plant Operators in California earn a median salary of $130,220 per year ($10,851/month).
This is 44.0% above the national average of $90,427.
California ranks #1 out of 43 states for Gas Plant Operators pay.
Approximately 800 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 4.2% 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 California range from $92,610 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $140,400 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $104,100 and $134,800.
How much do Gas Plant Operators make in California?
The median annual salary for Gas Plant Operators in California is $130,220 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $120,680.
What is the salary range for a Gas Plant Operators in California?
Salaries for Gas Plant Operators in California range from $92,610 at the 10th percentile to $140,400 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $104,100 and $134,800.
What is the starting salary for a Gas Plant Operators in California?
Entry-level Gas Plant Operators positions in California typically start around $92,610 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $104,100 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Gas Plant Operators in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 800 people are employed as Gas Plant Operators in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Gas Plant Operators in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Gas Plant Operators in California is approximately $62.61 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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