Gas Plant Operators Salary in Illinois
Gas Plant Operators in Illinois earn a median of $97,810 a year, +11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $97,810
- vs. U.S. median
- +11% ($87,820)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 530
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,880; the top 10% earn over $112,700. Nationally the range is $61,350 to $115,520.
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- Power Plant Operators$104,440 median in Illinois
Gas Plant Operators pay in Illinois
How much do gas plant operators make in Illinois?
The median is $97,810 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,880 and the top 10% earn over $112,700. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for gas plant operators?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 43 (+11% vs. the national median of $87,820). Living costs are not included.