How much does a gas plant operator make in Georgia?
$81,220a year
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in Georgia. That is $39.05 an hour or $6,768 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.05
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,180Median: $81,220Highest 10%: $114,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,180 | $21.72 | |
| 25th | $50,520 | $24.29 | |
| Median | $81,220 | $39.05 | |
| 75th | $106,000 | $50.96 | |
| 90th | $114,700 | $55.13 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlanta, GA | $95,430 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for gas plant operators.
| 30. Mississippi | $81,600 |
| 31. Wyoming | $81,550 |
| 32. North Carolina | $81,460 |
| 33. Georgia | $81,220 |
| 34. Pennsylvania | $80,810 |
| 35. Kansas | $80,760 |
| 36. Texas | $79,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gas plant operator make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $39.05 ($81,220 a year).
Do gas plant operators make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $81,220 against $87,820 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Georgia rank for gas plant operator pay?
Georgia ranks 33 of 43 states.
Which city in Georgia pays gas plant operators the most?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, with a median of $95,430 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.