Gas Plant Operators Salary in Pennsylvania
Gas Plant Operators in Pennsylvania earn a median of $80,810 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $80,810
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($87,820)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 1,370
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,060; the top 10% earn over $102,060. Nationally the range is $61,350 to $115,520.
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- Biomass Plant Technicians$95,800 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$83,870 median in Pennsylvania
- Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators$60,170 median in Pennsylvania
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$63,310 median in Pennsylvania
- Nuclear Technicians$124,070 median in Pennsylvania
Gas Plant Operators pay in Pennsylvania
How much do gas plant operators make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $80,810 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,060 and the top 10% earn over $102,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for gas plant operators?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 43 (−8% vs. the national median of $87,820). Living costs are not included.