Gas Plant Operators Salary in Louisiana
Gas Plant Operators in Louisiana earn a median of $108,350 a year, +23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $108,350
- vs. U.S. median
- +23% ($87,820)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 800
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,890; the top 10% earn over $115,390. Nationally the range is $61,350 to $115,520.
States ranked near Louisiana
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- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$64,110 median in Louisiana
- Biomass Plant Technicians$101,170 median in Louisiana (broader BLS group)
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$106,640 median in Louisiana
- Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators$79,970 median in Louisiana
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$46,210 median in Louisiana
- Power Plant Operators$101,170 median in Louisiana
Gas Plant Operators pay in Louisiana
How much do gas plant operators make in Louisiana?
The median is $108,350 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,890 and the top 10% earn over $115,390. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for gas plant operators?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 43 (+23% vs. the national median of $87,820). Living costs are not included.