How much does a gas plant operator make in Massachusetts?
$103,800a year
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in Massachusetts. That is $49.92 an hour or $8,653 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.92
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,600Median: $103,800Highest 10%: $119,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,600 | $36.35 | |
| 25th | $98,880 | $47.54 | |
| Median | $103,800 | $49.92 | |
| 75th | $111,000 | $53.37 | |
| 90th | $119,600 | $57.50 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $104,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for gas plant operators.
| 4. Connecticut | $109,100 |
| 5. Louisiana | $108,400 |
| 6. Arizona | $104,600 |
| 7. Massachusetts | $103,800 |
| 8. Maryland | $103,000 |
| 9. South Dakota | $101,500 |
| 10. Arkansas | $100,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gas plant operator make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $49.92 ($103,800 a year).
Do gas plant operators make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $103,800 against $87,820 nationally, 18% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for gas plant operator pay?
Massachusetts ranks 7 of 43 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays gas plant operators the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $104,800 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.