Virginia Median
$86,500
per year
Hourly Rate
$41.59
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-2% vs US median
US median $87,820
State Rank
#23 of 43
400 employed here
How much does a Gas Plant Operator make in Virginia?
Gas Plant Operators in Virginia take home a median of $86,500 annually — roughly $41.59 an hour — which runs 2% below the national median of $87,820.
Within Virginia, entry-level pay starts around $73,520 while the top 10% make $100,430 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $80,860 and $99,720 a year.
Gas Plant Operator salary range in Virginia
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $73,520 | $35.35 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $80,860 | $38.88 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $86,500 | $41.59 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $99,720 | $47.94 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $100,430 | $48.28 |
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How Virginia compares
Virginia ranks 23rd 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 $87,790Indiana $85,790Wisconsin $85,080Washington $83,650Montana $83,630West Virginia $82,600Ohio $82,130Mississippi $81,600Wyoming $81,550North Carolina $81,460Georgia $81,220Pennsylvania $80,810Kansas $80,760Texas $79,910Idaho $79,280Oklahoma $78,310Alabama $77,120South Carolina $67,580Florida $67,170Tennessee $66,560Kentucky $63,070
Working as a Gas Plant Operator in Virginia
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 Virginia pay ($86,500) 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 Virginia?
The median Gas Plant Operator salary in Virginia is $86,500 per year, or about $41.59 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $73,520 at the entry level to $100,430 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Virginia pay compare to the national average?
Virginia pays Gas Plant Operators about 2% less than the national median of $87,820. Virginia ranks 23rd out of 43 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Virginia a good state for Gas Plant Operators?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $86,500 a year. About 400 Gas Plant Operators are employed in Virginia. 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 Virginia?
The highest-paying occupations in Virginia include Anesthesiologist ($488,310), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($478,710), Cardiologist ($461,450), 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.