How much does a gas plant operator make in Columbus?
$81,700a year
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $39.28 an hour or $6,808 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.28
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,560Median: $81,700Highest 10%: $105,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,560 | $28.15 | |
| 25th | $59,450 | $28.58 | |
| Median | $81,700 | $39.28 | |
| 75th | $100,300 | $48.21 | |
| 90th | $105,000 | $50.49 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators.
| Wheeling, WV | $82,720 |
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Salaries for every job in Columbus, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a gas plant operator make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $39.28 ($81,700 a year).
Do gas plant operators make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $81,700 against $87,820 nationally, 7% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $82,130, so Columbus pays 1% less.
Where does Columbus rank for gas plant operator pay?
30 of 51 metro areas with data.
How much does a gas plant operator make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $105,000 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.