Gas Plant Operators Salary in Texas
Gas Plant Operators in Texas earn a median of $79,910 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,910
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($87,820)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 2,550
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,990; the top 10% earn over $98,840. Nationally the range is $61,350 to $115,520.
States ranked near Texas
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- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$49,460 median in Texas
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Gas Plant Operators pay in Texas
How much do gas plant operators make in Texas?
The median is $79,910 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,990 and the top 10% earn over $98,840. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for gas plant operators?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 43 (−9% vs. the national median of $87,820). Living costs are not included.