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Gas Plant Operators Salary in Idaho
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Gas Plant Operators make in Idaho?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$79,280
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.2% vs 2024
$81,240
Mean Salary
$79,280
Median Salary
$38.12
Hourly Rate
50 people work as Gas Plant Operators in Idaho
Gas Plant Operators salary by percentile in Idaho
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Gas Plant Operators in Idaho earn a median salary of $79,280 per year ($6,606/month).
This is 12.3% below the national average of $90,427.
Idaho ranks #37 out of 43 states for Gas Plant Operators pay.
Approximately 50 people work in this occupation across Idaho.
Salaries increased by 3.2% 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 Idaho range from $51,720 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $98,350 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $76,290 and $93,530.
Median $79,280
P10: $51,720P25: $76,290P75: $93,530P90: $98,350
10th
$51,720
25th
$76,290
Median
$79,280
75th
$93,530
90th
$98,350
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$51,720
$24.87
$4,310
25th Percentile
$76,290
$36.68
$6,357
Median (50th)
$79,280
$38.12
$6,606
75th Percentile
$93,530
$44.97
$7,794
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$98,350
$47.28
$8,195
Note: The mean (average) salary of $81,240 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Gas Plant Operators in Idaho is $79,280 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $81,240.
What is the salary range for a Gas Plant Operators in Idaho?
Salaries for Gas Plant Operators in Idaho range from $51,720 at the 10th percentile to $98,350 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $76,290 and $93,530.
What is the starting salary for a Gas Plant Operators in Idaho?
Entry-level Gas Plant Operators positions in Idaho typically start around $51,720 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $76,290 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Gas Plant Operators in Idaho?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 50 people are employed as Gas Plant Operators in Idaho.
What is the hourly rate for a Gas Plant Operators in Idaho?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Gas Plant Operators in Idaho is approximately $38.12 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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