How much does a gas plant operator make in Houston?
$85,530a year
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $41.12 an hour or $7,128 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.12
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the area
- 1,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $70,370Median: $85,530Highest 10%: $100,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,370 | $33.83 | |
| 25th | $77,980 | $37.49 | |
| Median | $85,530 | $41.12 | |
| 75th | $94,420 | $45.39 | |
| 90th | $100,700 | $48.39 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators.
| Dallas, TX | $81,430 |
| Midland, TX | $79,910 |
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Salaries for every job in Houston, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a gas plant operator make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $41.12 ($85,530 a year).
Do gas plant operators make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $85,530 against $87,820 nationally, 3% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $79,910, so Houston pays 7% more.
Where does Houston rank for gas plant operator pay?
26 of 51 metro areas with data.
How much does a gas plant operator make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $70,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,700 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.