Gas Plant Operators Salary in Alabama
Gas Plant Operators in Alabama earn a median of $77,120 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $77,120
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($87,820)
- Rank among states
- 39 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,880; the top 10% earn over $97,720. Nationally the range is $61,350 to $115,520.
States ranked near Alabama
Similar jobs in Alabama
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$66,890 median in Alabama
- Biomass Plant Technicians$107,080 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$73,510 median in Alabama
- Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators$43,440 median in Alabama
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$51,870 median in Alabama
- Nuclear Technicians$110,240 median in Alabama
Gas Plant Operators pay in Alabama
How much do gas plant operators make in Alabama?
The median is $77,120 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,880 and the top 10% earn over $97,720. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for gas plant operators?
On pay alone it ranks 39 of 43 (−12% vs. the national median of $87,820). Living costs are not included.