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How much does a gas plant operator make in Mobile?

$80,230a year

Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in the Mobile, AL metro area. That is $38.57 an hour or $6,686 a month.

Hourly
$38.57
Vs. national median
-9%
Rank among cities
37 of 51
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,300Median: $80,230Highest 10%: $98,690
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$63,300$30.43
25th$63,840$30.69
Median$80,230$38.57
75th$97,600$46.92
90th$98,690$47.45

Other cities in Alabama

Median yearly pay for gas plant operators.

Birmingham, AL$80,280
Gas Plant Operator salary in Alabama Gas Plant Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Mobile

Same field, median yearly pay.

Chemical Plant and System Operator$96,210
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$84,740
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$78,760
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$66,820
Extruding and Forming Machine Setter$63,900
Machinist$62,020
Welder$61,420
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$61,340
Inspector$58,790
Aircraft Structure$56,640
Salaries for every job in Mobile, AL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Mobile, AL metro area is $38.57 ($80,230 a year).

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

No: $80,230 against $87,820 nationally, 9% less.

How does Mobile compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $77,120, so Mobile pays 4% more.

Where does Mobile rank for gas plant operator pay?

37 of 51 metro areas with data.

How much does a gas plant operator make starting out in Mobile?

The lowest-paid 10% make $63,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,690 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.