How much does a gas plant operator make in Minnesota?
$100,500a year
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in Minnesota. That is $48.32 an hour or $8,375 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.32
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,320Median: $100,500Highest 10%: $100,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,320 | $37.65 | |
| 25th | $82,570 | $39.70 | |
| Median | $100,500 | $48.32 | |
| 75th | $100,600 | $48.34 | |
| 90th | $100,600 | $48.37 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $100,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for gas plant operators.
| 9. South Dakota | $101,500 |
| 10. Arkansas | $100,900 |
| 11. Michigan | $100,500 |
| 12. Minnesota | $100,500 |
| 13. New York | $98,390 |
| 14. Utah | $98,300 |
| 15. Colorado | $98,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gas plant operator make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $48.32 ($100,500 a year).
Do gas plant operators make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $100,500 against $87,820 nationally, 14% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for gas plant operator pay?
Minnesota ranks 12 of 43 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays gas plant operators the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $100,500 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.