Texas Median
$79,910
per year
Hourly Rate
$38.42
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-9% vs US median
US median $87,820
State Rank
#36 of 43
2,550 employed here
How much does a Gas Plant Operator make in Texas?
Gas Plant Operators in Texas take home a median of $79,910 annually — roughly $38.42 an hour — which runs 9% below the national median of $87,820.
Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $61,990 while the top 10% make $98,840 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $77,640 and $94,360 a year.
Gas Plant Operator salary range in Texas
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $61,990 | $29.80 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $77,640 | $37.33 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $79,910 | $38.42 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $94,360 | $45.37 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $98,840 | $47.52 |
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How Texas compares
Texas ranks 36th out of 43 states and territories for Gas Plant Operator pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Gas Plant Operator salary in other states
California $130,220New Jersey $110,900Oregon $109,760Connecticut $109,060Louisiana $108,350Arizona $104,600Massachusetts $103,830Maryland $102,950South Dakota $101,450Arkansas $100,870Michigan $100,500Minnesota $100,500New York $98,390Utah $98,300Colorado $98,080Illinois $97,810New Mexico $97,660North Dakota $96,760Maine $93,990Iowa $92,970Missouri $87,820Nebraska $87,790Virginia $86,500Indiana $85,790Wisconsin $85,080Washington $83,650Montana $83,630West Virginia $82,600Ohio $82,130Mississippi $81,600Wyoming $81,550North Carolina $81,460Georgia $81,220Pennsylvania $80,810Kansas $80,760Idaho $79,280Oklahoma $78,310Alabama $77,120South Carolina $67,580Florida $67,170Tennessee $66,560Kentucky $63,070
Working as a Gas Plant Operator in Texas
Nationally, about 18,000 people work as Gas Plant Operators in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Texas pay ($79,910) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Gas Plant Operator make in Texas?
The median Gas Plant Operator salary in Texas is $79,910 per year, or about $38.42 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $61,990 at the entry level to $98,840 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Gas Plant Operators about 9% less than the national median of $87,820. Texas ranks 36th out of 43 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Gas Plant Operators?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $79,910 a year. About 2,550 Gas Plant Operators are employed in Texas. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.