How much does a gas plant operator make in New York?
$118,900a year
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $57.15 an hour or $9,906 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.15
- Vs. national median
- +35%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $87,020Median: $118,900Highest 10%: $130,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $87,020 | $41.84 | |
| 25th | $109,200 | $52.50 | |
| Median | $118,900 | $57.15 | |
| 75th | $123,800 | $59.50 | |
| 90th | $130,100 | $62.55 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators.
| Buffalo, NY | $85,350 |
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Salaries for every job in New York, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a gas plant operator make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $57.15 ($118,900 a year).
Do gas plant operators make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $118,900 against $87,820 nationally, 35% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $98,390, so New York pays 21% more.
Where does New York rank for gas plant operator pay?
3 of 51 metro areas with data.
How much does a gas plant operator make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $87,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $130,100 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.