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Gas Plant Operators Salary in Connecticut
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Gas Plant Operators make in Connecticut?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$109,060
Median Annual Salary
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+1.5% vs 2024
$103,270
Mean Salary
$109,060
Median Salary
$52.43
Hourly Rate
Gas Plant Operators salary by percentile in Connecticut
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Gas Plant Operators in Connecticut earn a median salary of $109,060 per year ($9,088/month).
This is 20.6% above the national average of $90,427.
Connecticut ranks #4 out of 43 states for Gas Plant Operators pay.
Salaries increased by 1.5% 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 Connecticut range from $83,280 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $118,430 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $92,070 and $110,880.
How much do Gas Plant Operators make in Connecticut?
The median annual salary for Gas Plant Operators in Connecticut is $109,060 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $103,270.
What is the salary range for a Gas Plant Operators in Connecticut?
Salaries for Gas Plant Operators in Connecticut range from $83,280 at the 10th percentile to $118,430 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $92,070 and $110,880.
What is the starting salary for a Gas Plant Operators in Connecticut?
Entry-level Gas Plant Operators positions in Connecticut typically start around $83,280 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $92,070 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Gas Plant Operators in Connecticut?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Gas Plant Operators in Connecticut is approximately $52.43 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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