How much does a gas plant operator make in Ohio?
$82,130a year
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in Ohio. That is $39.49 an hour or $6,844 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.49
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,890Median: $82,130Highest 10%: $101,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,890 | $27.35 | |
| 25th | $61,310 | $29.48 | |
| Median | $82,130 | $39.49 | |
| 75th | $96,620 | $46.45 | |
| 90th | $101,500 | $48.81 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cleveland, OH | $86,290 |
| Wheeling, WV | $82,720 |
| Columbus, OH | $81,700 |
| Huntington, WV | $77,770 |
| Toledo, OH | $57,530 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for gas plant operators.
| 26. Washington | $83,650 |
| 27. Montana | $83,630 |
| 28. West Virginia | $82,600 |
| 29. Ohio | $82,130 |
| 30. Mississippi | $81,600 |
| 31. Wyoming | $81,550 |
| 32. North Carolina | $81,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gas plant operator make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $39.49 ($82,130 a year).
Do gas plant operators make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $82,130 against $87,820 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Ohio rank for gas plant operator pay?
Ohio ranks 29 of 43 states.
Which city in Ohio pays gas plant operators the most?
Cleveland, OH, with a median of $86,290 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.