How much does a gas plant operator make in Pennsylvania?
$80,810a year
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in Pennsylvania. That is $38.85 an hour or $6,734 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.85
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 1,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,060Median: $80,810Highest 10%: $102,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,060 | $29.84 | |
| 25th | $76,550 | $36.80 | |
| Median | $80,810 | $38.85 | |
| 75th | $95,720 | $46.02 | |
| 90th | $102,100 | $49.07 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| York, PA | $94,170 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $89,430 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $81,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for gas plant operators.
| 31. Wyoming | $81,550 |
| 32. North Carolina | $81,460 |
| 33. Georgia | $81,220 |
| 34. Pennsylvania | $80,810 |
| 35. Kansas | $80,760 |
| 36. Texas | $79,910 |
| 37. Idaho | $79,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gas plant operator make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $38.85 ($80,810 a year).
Do gas plant operators make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $80,810 against $87,820 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for gas plant operator pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 34 of 43 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays gas plant operators the most?
York-Hanover, PA, with a median of $94,170 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.