Gas Plant Operators Salary in Washington
Gas Plant Operators in Washington earn a median of $83,650 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $83,650
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($87,820)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,610; the top 10% earn over $127,810. Nationally the range is $61,350 to $115,520.
States ranked near Washington
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- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$57,030 median in Washington
- Biomass Plant Technicians$131,620 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$103,620 median in Washington
- Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators$57,500 median in Washington
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$80,800 median in Washington
- Nuclear Technicians$108,200 median in Washington
Gas Plant Operators pay in Washington
How much do gas plant operators make in Washington?
The median is $83,650 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,610 and the top 10% earn over $127,810. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for gas plant operators?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 43 (−5% vs. the national median of $87,820). Living costs are not included.