Gas Plant Operators Salary in Michigan
Gas Plant Operators in Michigan earn a median of $100,500 a year, +14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $100,500
- vs. U.S. median
- +14% ($87,820)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 540
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $92,190; the top 10% earn over $121,440. Nationally the range is $61,350 to $115,520.
States ranked near Michigan
Similar jobs in Michigan
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$69,540 median in Michigan
- Biomass Plant Technicians$105,820 median in Michigan (broader BLS group)
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$84,030 median in Michigan
- Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators$78,240 median in Michigan
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$59,270 median in Michigan
- Power Plant Operators$105,820 median in Michigan
Gas Plant Operators pay in Michigan
How much do gas plant operators make in Michigan?
The median is $100,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $92,190 and the top 10% earn over $121,440. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for gas plant operators?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 43 (+14% vs. the national median of $87,820). Living costs are not included.