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Gas Plant Operators Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Gas Plant Operators make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$103,830
Median Annual Salary
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+3.2% vs 2024
$102,210
Mean Salary
$103,830
Median Salary
$49.92
Hourly Rate
340 people work as Gas Plant Operators in Massachusetts
Gas Plant Operators salary by percentile in Massachusetts
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Gas Plant Operators in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $103,830 per year ($8,652/month).
This is 14.8% above the national average of $90,427.
Massachusetts ranks #7 out of 43 states for Gas Plant Operators pay.
Approximately 340 people work in this occupation across Massachusetts.
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)
Salary Range: Gas Plant Operators in Massachusetts
Salaries for Gas Plant Operators in Massachusetts range from $75,600 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $119,590 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $98,880 and $111,010.
How much do Gas Plant Operators make in Massachusetts?
The median annual salary for Gas Plant Operators in Massachusetts is $103,830 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $102,210.
What is the salary range for a Gas Plant Operators in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Gas Plant Operators in Massachusetts range from $75,600 at the 10th percentile to $119,590 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $98,880 and $111,010.
What is the starting salary for a Gas Plant Operators in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Gas Plant Operators positions in Massachusetts typically start around $75,600 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $98,880 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Gas Plant Operators in Massachusetts?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 340 people are employed as Gas Plant Operators in Massachusetts.
What is the hourly rate for a Gas Plant Operators in Massachusetts?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Gas Plant Operators in Massachusetts is approximately $49.92 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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