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Gas Plant Operators Salary in Pennsylvania
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Gas Plant Operators make in Pennsylvania?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$80,810
Median Annual Salary
▲
+6.2% vs 2024
$84,020
Mean Salary
$80,810
Median Salary
$38.85
Hourly Rate
1,370 people work as Gas Plant Operators in Pennsylvania
Gas Plant Operators salary by percentile in Pennsylvania
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Gas Plant Operators in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $80,810 per year ($6,734/month).
This is 10.6% below the national average of $90,427.
Pennsylvania ranks #34 out of 43 states for Gas Plant Operators pay.
Approximately 1,370 people work in this occupation across Pennsylvania.
Salaries increased by 6.2% 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 Pennsylvania range from $62,060 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $102,060 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $76,550 and $95,720.
Median $80,810
P10: $62,060P25: $76,550P75: $95,720P90: $102,060
10th
$62,060
25th
$76,550
Median
$80,810
75th
$95,720
90th
$102,060
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$62,060
$29.84
$5,171
25th Percentile
$76,550
$36.80
$6,379
Median (50th)
$80,810
$38.85
$6,734
75th Percentile
$95,720
$46.02
$7,976
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$102,060
$49.07
$8,505
Note: The mean (average) salary of $84,020 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Gas Plant Operators make in Pennsylvania?
The median annual salary for Gas Plant Operators in Pennsylvania is $80,810 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $84,020.
What is the salary range for a Gas Plant Operators in Pennsylvania?
Salaries for Gas Plant Operators in Pennsylvania range from $62,060 at the 10th percentile to $102,060 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $76,550 and $95,720.
What is the starting salary for a Gas Plant Operators in Pennsylvania?
Entry-level Gas Plant Operators positions in Pennsylvania typically start around $62,060 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $76,550 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Gas Plant Operators in Pennsylvania?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,370 people are employed as Gas Plant Operators in Pennsylvania.
What is the hourly rate for a Gas Plant Operators in Pennsylvania?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Gas Plant Operators in Pennsylvania is approximately $38.85 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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