How much does a gas plant operator make in Omaha?
$91,320a year
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area. That is $43.90 an hour or $7,610 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.90
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,780Median: $91,320Highest 10%: $103,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,780 | $36.91 | |
| 25th | $84,350 | $40.55 | |
| Median | $91,320 | $43.90 | |
| 75th | $94,750 | $45.55 | |
| 90th | $103,900 | $49.93 |
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Median yearly pay for gas plant operators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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Salaries for every job in Omaha, NEFrequently asked questions
How much does a gas plant operator make an hour in Omaha?
The median hourly pay in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area is $43.90 ($91,320 a year).
Do gas plant operators make more in Omaha than the national average?
Yes: $91,320 against $87,820 nationally, 4% more.
How does Omaha compare with the rest of Nebraska?
The median in Nebraska is $87,790, so Omaha pays 4% more.
Where does Omaha rank for gas plant operator pay?
20 of 51 metro areas with data.
How much does a gas plant operator make starting out in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% make $76,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,900 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.