Gas Plant Operators Salary in Idaho
Gas Plant Operators in Idaho earn a median of $79,280 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,280
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($87,820)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range in Idaho
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,720; the top 10% earn over $98,350. Nationally the range is $61,350 to $115,520.
States ranked near Idaho
Similar jobs in Idaho
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$60,200 median in Idaho
- Biomass Plant Technicians$124,440 median in Idaho (broader BLS group)
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$52,210 median in Idaho
- Power Plant Operators$124,440 median in Idaho
- Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders$41,700 median in Idaho
Gas Plant Operators pay in Idaho
How much do gas plant operators make in Idaho?
The median is $79,280 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,720 and the top 10% earn over $98,350. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Idaho a good state for gas plant operators?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 43 (−10% vs. the national median of $87,820). Living costs are not included.