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Gas Plant Operators Salary in Ohio
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Gas Plant Operators make in Ohio?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$82,130
Median Annual Salary
▲
+10.2% vs 2024
$81,040
Mean Salary
$82,130
Median Salary
$39.49
Hourly Rate
570 people work as Gas Plant Operators in Ohio
Gas Plant Operators salary by percentile in Ohio
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Gas Plant Operators in Ohio earn a median salary of $82,130 per year ($6,844/month).
This is 9.2% below the national average of $90,427.
Ohio ranks #29 out of 43 states for Gas Plant Operators pay.
Approximately 570 people work in this occupation across Ohio.
Salaries increased by 10.2% 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 Ohio range from $56,890 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $101,520 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $61,310 and $96,620.
Median $82,130
P10: $56,890P25: $61,310P75: $96,620P90: $101,520
10th
$56,890
25th
$61,310
Median
$82,130
75th
$96,620
90th
$101,520
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$56,890
$27.35
$4,740
25th Percentile
$61,310
$29.48
$5,109
Median (50th)
$82,130
$39.49
$6,844
75th Percentile
$96,620
$46.45
$8,051
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$101,520
$48.81
$8,460
Note: The mean (average) salary of $81,040 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Gas Plant Operators in Ohio is $82,130 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $81,040.
What is the salary range for a Gas Plant Operators in Ohio?
Salaries for Gas Plant Operators in Ohio range from $56,890 at the 10th percentile to $101,520 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $61,310 and $96,620.
What is the starting salary for a Gas Plant Operators in Ohio?
Entry-level Gas Plant Operators positions in Ohio typically start around $56,890 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $61,310 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Gas Plant Operators in Ohio?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 570 people are employed as Gas Plant Operators in Ohio.
What is the hourly rate for a Gas Plant Operators in Ohio?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Gas Plant Operators in Ohio is approximately $39.49 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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