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Gas Plant Operators Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Gas Plant Operators make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$79,910
Median Annual Salary
▼
-3.4% vs 2024
$81,770
Mean Salary
$79,910
Median Salary
$38.42
Hourly Rate
2,550 people work as Gas Plant Operators in Texas
Gas Plant Operators salary by percentile in Texas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Gas Plant Operators in Texas earn a median salary of $79,910 per year ($6,659/month).
This is 11.6% below the national average of $90,427.
Texas ranks #36 out of 43 states for Gas Plant Operators pay.
Approximately 2,550 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries decreased by 3.4% 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 Texas range from $61,990 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $98,840 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $77,640 and $94,360.
Median $79,910
P10: $61,990P25: $77,640P75: $94,360P90: $98,840
10th
$61,990
25th
$77,640
Median
$79,910
75th
$94,360
90th
$98,840
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$61,990
$29.80
$5,165
25th Percentile
$77,640
$37.33
$6,470
Median (50th)
$79,910
$38.42
$6,659
75th Percentile
$94,360
$45.37
$7,863
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$98,840
$47.52
$8,236
Note: The mean (average) salary of $81,770 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Gas Plant Operators in Texas is $79,910 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $81,770.
What is the salary range for a Gas Plant Operators in Texas?
Salaries for Gas Plant Operators in Texas range from $61,990 at the 10th percentile to $98,840 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $77,640 and $94,360.
What is the starting salary for a Gas Plant Operators in Texas?
Entry-level Gas Plant Operators positions in Texas typically start around $61,990 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $77,640 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Gas Plant Operators in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,550 people are employed as Gas Plant Operators in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Gas Plant Operators in Texas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Gas Plant Operators in Texas is approximately $38.42 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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