How much does a gas plant operator make in Illinois?
$97,810a year
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in Illinois. That is $47.02 an hour or $8,151 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.02
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,880Median: $97,810Highest 10%: $112,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,880 | $24.94 | |
| 25th | $74,420 | $35.78 | |
| Median | $97,810 | $47.02 | |
| 75th | $105,900 | $50.93 | |
| 90th | $112,700 | $54.18 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $102,800 |
| Davenport, IA | $92,970 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for gas plant operators.
| 13. New York | $98,390 |
| 14. Utah | $98,300 |
| 15. Colorado | $98,080 |
| 16. Illinois | $97,810 |
| 17. New Mexico | $97,660 |
| 18. North Dakota | $96,760 |
| 19. Maine | $93,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gas plant operator make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $47.02 ($97,810 a year).
Do gas plant operators make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $97,810 against $87,820 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Illinois rank for gas plant operator pay?
Illinois ranks 16 of 43 states.
Which city in Illinois pays gas plant operators the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $102,800 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.