How much does a gas plant operator make in Colorado?
$98,080a year
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in Colorado. That is $47.15 an hour or $8,173 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.15
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,590Median: $98,080Highest 10%: $110,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,590 | $36.34 | |
| 25th | $85,070 | $40.90 | |
| Median | $98,080 | $47.15 | |
| 75th | $100,200 | $48.17 | |
| 90th | $110,600 | $53.15 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $98,640 |
| Greeley, CO | $80,950 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for gas plant operators.
| 12. Minnesota | $100,500 |
| 13. New York | $98,390 |
| 14. Utah | $98,300 |
| 15. Colorado | $98,080 |
| 16. Illinois | $97,810 |
| 17. New Mexico | $97,660 |
| 18. North Dakota | $96,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gas plant operator make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $47.15 ($98,080 a year).
Do gas plant operators make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $98,080 against $87,820 nationally, 12% more.
Where does Colorado rank for gas plant operator pay?
Colorado ranks 15 of 43 states.
Which city in Colorado pays gas plant operators the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $98,640 a year.
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.