How much does a gas plant operator make in Indiana?
$85,790a year
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in Indiana. That is $41.25 an hour or $7,149 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.25
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,060Median: $85,790Highest 10%: $118,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,060 | $26.95 | |
| 25th | $78,530 | $37.75 | |
| Median | $85,790 | $41.25 | |
| 75th | $91,980 | $44.22 | |
| 90th | $118,600 | $57.00 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $102,800 |
| Louisville, KY | $78,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for gas plant operators.
| 21. Missouri | $87,820 |
| 22. Nebraska | $87,790 |
| 23. Virginia | $86,500 |
| 24. Indiana | $85,790 |
| 25. Wisconsin | $85,080 |
| 26. Washington | $83,650 |
| 27. Montana | $83,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gas plant operator make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $41.25 ($85,790 a year).
Do gas plant operators make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $85,790 against $87,820 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Indiana rank for gas plant operator pay?
Indiana ranks 24 of 43 states.
Which city in Indiana 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.