How much does a gas plant operator make in Los Angeles?
$125,600a year
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $60.36 an hour or $10,460 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.36
- Vs. national median
- +43%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $103,700Median: $125,600Highest 10%: $132,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $103,700 | $49.87 | |
| 25th | $107,700 | $51.79 | |
| Median | $125,600 | $60.36 | |
| 75th | $132,600 | $63.74 | |
| 90th | $132,600 | $63.74 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators.
| Riverside, CA | $124,500 |
| San Diego, CA | $98,900 |
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Salaries for every job in Los Angeles, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a gas plant operator make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $60.36 ($125,600 a year).
Do gas plant operators make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $125,600 against $87,820 nationally, 43% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $130,200, so Los Angeles pays 4% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for gas plant operator pay?
1 of 51 metro areas with data.
How much does a gas plant operator make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $103,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $132,600 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.