How much does a gas plant operator make in Dallas?
$81,430a year
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $39.15 an hour or $6,786 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.15
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,050Median: $81,430Highest 10%: $97,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,050 | $25.02 | |
| 25th | $63,300 | $30.43 | |
| Median | $81,430 | $39.15 | |
| 75th | $96,630 | $46.46 | |
| 90th | $97,730 | $46.99 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators.
| Houston, TX | $85,530 |
| Midland, TX | $79,910 |
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Salaries for every job in Dallas, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a gas plant operator make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $39.15 ($81,430 a year).
Do gas plant operators make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $81,430 against $87,820 nationally, 7% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $79,910, so Dallas pays 2% more.
Where does Dallas rank for gas plant operator pay?
32 of 51 metro areas with data.
How much does a gas plant operator make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,730 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.