Gas Plant Operators Salary in Colorado
Gas Plant Operators in Colorado earn a median of $98,080 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $98,080
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($87,820)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 570
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $75,590; the top 10% earn over $110,550. Nationally the range is $61,350 to $115,520.
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- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$46,680 median in Colorado
- Biomass Plant Technicians$102,780 median in Colorado (broader BLS group)
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$93,750 median in Colorado
- Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators$76,200 median in Colorado
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$74,200 median in Colorado
- Power Plant Operators$102,780 median in Colorado
Gas Plant Operators pay in Colorado
How much do gas plant operators make in Colorado?
The median is $98,080 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $75,590 and the top 10% earn over $110,550. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for gas plant operators?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 43 (+12% vs. the national median of $87,820). Living costs are not included.