Gas Plant Operators Salary in Illinois
Ranked #18 of 43 · IL
1.5% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $90,040 ≈ $43/hr
Median annual salary $97,810
Employment 530
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $51,880P25 $74,420 Median $97,810P75 $105,930P90 $112,700
About 80% of gas plant operatorss in Illinois earn between $51,880 and $112,700. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean gas plant operators salary in Illinois is $90,040, about 1.5% above the U.S. average ($88,710). That works out to roughly $43/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $102,810 | $96,520 | 340 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $80,740 | $84,070 | 30 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $77,760 | $74,840 | 40 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $46,150 | $66,610 | 50 |