How much does a gas plant operator make in Boston?
$104,800a year
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $50.37 an hour or $8,731 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.37
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,600Median: $104,800Highest 10%: $121,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,600 | $36.35 | |
| 25th | $95,870 | $46.09 | |
| Median | $104,800 | $50.37 | |
| 75th | $110,200 | $53.00 | |
| 90th | $121,200 | $58.26 |
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Salaries for every job in Boston, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a gas plant operator make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $50.37 ($104,800 a year).
Do gas plant operators make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $104,800 against $87,820 nationally, 19% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $103,800, so Boston pays 1% more.
Where does Boston rank for gas plant operator pay?
7 of 51 metro areas with data.
How much does a gas plant operator make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $75,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $121,200 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.