Gas Plant Operators Salary in Ohio
Gas Plant Operators in Ohio earn a median of $82,130 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $82,130
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($87,820)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 570
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,890; the top 10% earn over $101,520. Nationally the range is $61,350 to $115,520.
States ranked near Ohio
Similar jobs in Ohio
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$64,700 median in Ohio
- Biomass Plant Technicians$104,160 median in Ohio (broader BLS group)
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$105,150 median in Ohio
- Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators$85,930 median in Ohio
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$59,170 median in Ohio
- Power Plant Operators$104,160 median in Ohio
Gas Plant Operators pay in Ohio
How much do gas plant operators make in Ohio?
The median is $82,130 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,890 and the top 10% earn over $101,520. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for gas plant operators?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 43 (−6% vs. the national median of $87,820). Living costs are not included.