How much does a gas plant operator make in Charlotte?
$89,140a year
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $42.86 an hour or $7,428 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.86
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,870Median: $89,140Highest 10%: $120,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,870 | $30.71 | |
| 25th | $77,640 | $37.33 | |
| Median | $89,140 | $42.86 | |
| 75th | $104,200 | $50.08 | |
| 90th | $120,600 | $57.99 |
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How much does a gas plant operator make an hour in Charlotte?
The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $42.86 ($89,140 a year).
Do gas plant operators make more in Charlotte than the national average?
Yes: $89,140 against $87,820 nationally, 2% more.
How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $81,460, so Charlotte pays 9% more.
Where does Charlotte rank for gas plant operator pay?
22 of 51 metro areas with data.
How much does a gas plant operator make starting out in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $120,600 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.