How much does a gas plant operator make in Baton Rouge?
$113,600a year
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area. That is $54.60 an hour or $9,464 a month.
- Hourly
- $54.60
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,980Median: $113,600Highest 10%: $113,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,980 | $24.03 | |
| 25th | $72,500 | $34.86 | |
| Median | $113,600 | $54.60 | |
| 75th | $113,600 | $54.60 | |
| 90th | $113,600 | $54.60 |
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How much does a gas plant operator make an hour in Baton Rouge?
The median hourly pay in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area is $54.60 ($113,600 a year).
Do gas plant operators make more in Baton Rouge than the national average?
Yes: $113,600 against $87,820 nationally, 29% more.
How does Baton Rouge compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $108,400, so Baton Rouge pays 5% more.
Where does Baton Rouge rank for gas plant operator pay?
5 of 51 metro areas with data.
How much does a gas plant operator make starting out in Baton Rouge?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $113,600 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.