Gas Plant Operators Salary in Mississippi
Gas Plant Operators in Mississippi earn a median of $81,600 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $81,600
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($87,820)
- Rank among states
- 30 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 340
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,310; the top 10% earn over $90,550. Nationally the range is $61,350 to $115,520.
States ranked near Mississippi
Similar jobs in Mississippi
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$61,670 median in Mississippi
- Biomass Plant Technicians$102,400 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$75,180 median in Mississippi
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$46,480 median in Mississippi
- Power Plant Operators$102,400 median in Mississippi
Gas Plant Operators pay in Mississippi
How much do gas plant operators make in Mississippi?
The median is $81,600 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,310 and the top 10% earn over $90,550. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for gas plant operators?
On pay alone it ranks 30 of 43 (−7% vs. the national median of $87,820). Living costs are not included.