How much does a gas plant operator make in New York?
$98,390a year
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in New York. That is $47.30 an hour or $8,199 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.30
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $70,460Median: $98,390Highest 10%: $120,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,460 | $33.88 | |
| 25th | $80,180 | $38.55 | |
| Median | $98,390 | $47.30 | |
| 75th | $118,900 | $57.14 | |
| 90th | $120,000 | $57.67 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $118,900 |
| Buffalo, NY | $85,350 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for gas plant operators.
| 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 |
| 16. Illinois | $97,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gas plant operator make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $47.30 ($98,390 a year).
Do gas plant operators make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $98,390 against $87,820 nationally, 12% more.
Where does New York rank for gas plant operator pay?
New York ranks 13 of 43 states.
Which city in New York pays gas plant operators the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $118,900 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.