Gas Plant Operators Salary in North Carolina
Gas Plant Operators in North Carolina earn a median of $81,460 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $81,460
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($87,820)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,120; the top 10% earn over $113,860. Nationally the range is $61,350 to $115,520.
States ranked near North Carolina
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- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$80,060 median in North Carolina
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$51,680 median in North Carolina
- Nuclear Technicians$110,430 median in North Carolina
- Power Plant Operators$108,300 median in North Carolina
Gas Plant Operators pay in North Carolina
How much do gas plant operators make in North Carolina?
The median is $81,460 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,120 and the top 10% earn over $113,860. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for gas plant operators?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 43 (−7% vs. the national median of $87,820). Living costs are not included.