How much does a gas plant operator make in Atlanta?
$95,430a year
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $45.88 an hour or $7,953 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.88
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,520Median: $95,430Highest 10%: $122,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,520 | $24.29 | |
| 25th | $50,520 | $24.29 | |
| Median | $95,430 | $45.88 | |
| 75th | $113,800 | $54.71 | |
| 90th | $122,000 | $58.64 |
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| No other city in the state with data. |
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How much does a gas plant operator make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $45.88 ($95,430 a year).
Do gas plant operators make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $95,430 against $87,820 nationally, 9% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $81,220, so Atlanta pays 17% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for gas plant operator pay?
16 of 51 metro areas with data.
How much does a gas plant operator make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $122,000 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.