How much does a gas plant operator make in North Carolina?
$81,460a year
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in North Carolina. That is $39.16 an hour or $6,788 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.16
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,120Median: $81,460Highest 10%: $113,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,120 | $29.87 | |
| 25th | $71,200 | $34.23 | |
| Median | $81,460 | $39.16 | |
| 75th | $103,600 | $49.80 | |
| 90th | $113,900 | $54.74 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $89,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for gas plant operators.
| 29. Ohio | $82,130 |
| 30. Mississippi | $81,600 |
| 31. Wyoming | $81,550 |
| 32. North Carolina | $81,460 |
| 33. Georgia | $81,220 |
| 34. Pennsylvania | $80,810 |
| 35. Kansas | $80,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gas plant operator make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $39.16 ($81,460 a year).
Do gas plant operators make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $81,460 against $87,820 nationally, 7% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for gas plant operator pay?
North Carolina ranks 32 of 43 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays gas plant operators the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $89,140 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.