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How much does a gas plant operator make in Missouri?

$87,820a year

Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in Missouri. That is $42.22 an hour or $7,318 a month.

Hourly
$42.22
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among states
21 of 43
Jobs in the state
220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,080Median: $87,820Highest 10%: $105,200
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$64,080$30.81
25th$87,820$42.22
Median$87,820$42.22
75th$87,820$42.22
90th$105,200$50.60

Cities in Missouri

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Kansas City, MO$81,290
Salaries for every job in Missouri

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for gas plant operators.

18. North Dakota$96,760
19. Maine$93,990
20. Iowa$92,970
21. Missouri$87,820
22. Nebraska$87,790
23. Virginia$86,500
24. Indiana$85,790
Gas Plant Operator salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a gas plant operator make an hour in Missouri?

The median hourly pay in Missouri is $42.22 ($87,820 a year).

Do gas plant operators make more in Missouri than the national average?

Yes: $87,820 against $87,820 nationally, 0% more.

Where does Missouri rank for gas plant operator pay?

Missouri ranks 21 of 43 states.

Which city in Missouri pays gas plant operators the most?

Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $81,290 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.