Gas Plant Operators Salary in Virginia
Gas Plant Operators in Virginia earn a median of $86,500 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $86,500
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($87,820)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 400
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $73,520; the top 10% earn over $100,430. Nationally the range is $61,350 to $115,520.
States ranked near Virginia
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- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$66,500 median in Virginia
- Biomass Plant Technicians$73,640 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$58,970 median in Virginia
- Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators$64,990 median in Virginia
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$59,420 median in Virginia
- Nuclear Technicians$98,930 median in Virginia
Gas Plant Operators pay in Virginia
How much do gas plant operators make in Virginia?
The median is $86,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $73,520 and the top 10% earn over $100,430. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for gas plant operators?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 43 (−2% vs. the national median of $87,820). Living costs are not included.