How much does a gas plant operator make in Chicago?
$102,800a year
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $49.43 an hour or $8,568 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.43
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,000Median: $102,800Highest 10%: $112,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,000 | $32.69 | |
| 25th | $85,530 | $41.12 | |
| Median | $102,800 | $49.43 | |
| 75th | $112,700 | $54.16 | |
| 90th | $112,900 | $54.27 |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a gas plant operator make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $49.43 ($102,800 a year).
Do gas plant operators make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $102,800 against $87,820 nationally, 17% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $97,810, so Chicago pays 5% more.
Where does Chicago rank for gas plant operator pay?
9 of 51 metro areas with data.
How much does a gas plant operator make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $68,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $112,900 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.