How much does a gas plant operator make in Denver?
$98,640a year
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $47.42 an hour or $8,220 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.42
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the area
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $85,770Median: $98,640Highest 10%: $110,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,770 | $41.24 | |
| 25th | $98,080 | $47.15 | |
| Median | $98,640 | $47.42 | |
| 75th | $110,600 | $53.15 | |
| 90th | $110,600 | $53.15 |
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Salaries for every job in Denver, COFrequently asked questions
How much does a gas plant operator make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $47.42 ($98,640 a year).
Do gas plant operators make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $98,640 against $87,820 nationally, 12% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $98,080, so Denver pays 1% more.
Where does Denver rank for gas plant operator pay?
14 of 51 metro areas with data.
How much does a gas plant operator make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $85,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $110,600 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.