Gas Plant Operators Salary in Texas
Ranked #32 of 43 · TX
7.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $81,770 ≈ $39/hr
Median annual salary $79,910
Employment 2,550
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $61,990P25 $77,640 Median $79,910P75 $94,360P90 $98,840
About 80% of gas plant operatorss in Texas earn between $61,990 and $98,840. 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 Texas is $81,770, about 7.8% below the U.S. average ($88,710). That works out to roughly $39/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $85,530 | $85,040 | 1,510 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $81,430 | $79,240 | 200 |
| Midland, TX | $79,910 | $80,280 | 90 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $79,770 | $80,580 | 30 |
| North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $79,050 | $77,880 | 30 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $78,570 | $74,750 | 190 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $78,110 | $74,900 | 40 |