How much does a gas plant operator make in Detroit?
$108,700a year
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $52.24 an hour or $9,054 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.24
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the area
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $95,720Median: $108,700Highest 10%: $121,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $95,720 | $46.02 | |
| 25th | $99,090 | $47.64 | |
| Median | $108,700 | $52.24 | |
| 75th | $110,900 | $53.32 | |
| 90th | $121,900 | $58.59 |
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How much does a gas plant operator make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $52.24 ($108,700 a year).
Do gas plant operators make more in Detroit than the national average?
Yes: $108,700 against $87,820 nationally, 24% more.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $100,500, so Detroit pays 8% more.
Where does Detroit rank for gas plant operator pay?
6 of 51 metro areas with data.
How much does a gas plant operator make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $95,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $121,900 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.