How much does a gas plant operator make in Mississippi?
$81,600a year
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in Mississippi. That is $39.23 an hour or $6,800 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.23
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,310Median: $81,600Highest 10%: $90,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,310 | $26.11 | |
| 25th | $77,540 | $37.28 | |
| Median | $81,600 | $39.23 | |
| 75th | $82,700 | $39.76 | |
| 90th | $90,550 | $43.53 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Jackson, MS | $80,270 |
| Memphis, TN | $66,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for gas plant operators.
| 27. Montana | $83,630 |
| 28. West Virginia | $82,600 |
| 29. Ohio | $82,130 |
| 30. Mississippi | $81,600 |
| 31. Wyoming | $81,550 |
| 32. North Carolina | $81,460 |
| 33. Georgia | $81,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gas plant operator make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $39.23 ($81,600 a year).
Do gas plant operators make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $81,600 against $87,820 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for gas plant operator pay?
Mississippi ranks 30 of 43 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays gas plant operators the most?
Jackson, MS, with a median of $80,270 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.