How much does a gas plant operator make in Buffalo?
$85,350a year
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $41.03 an hour or $7,113 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.03
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,130Median: $85,350Highest 10%: $101,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,130 | $32.75 | |
| 25th | $75,150 | $36.13 | |
| Median | $85,350 | $41.03 | |
| 75th | $98,390 | $47.30 | |
| 90th | $101,800 | $48.94 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators.
| New York, NY | $118,900 |
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Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a gas plant operator make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $41.03 ($85,350 a year).
Do gas plant operators make more in Buffalo than the national average?
No: $85,350 against $87,820 nationally, 3% less.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $98,390, so Buffalo pays 13% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for gas plant operator pay?
27 of 51 metro areas with data.
How much does a gas plant operator make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $68,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,800 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.