How much does a gas plant operator make in Philadelphia?
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $43.00 an hour or $7,453 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.00
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the area
- 190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,900 | $21.59 | |
| 25th | $67,530 | $32.47 | |
| Median | $89,430 | $43.00 | |
| 75th | $90,780 | $43.64 | |
| 90th | $104,400 | $50.20 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators.
| Pittsburgh, PA | $81,600 |
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Salaries for every job in Philadelphia, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a gas plant operator make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $43.00 ($89,430 a year).
Do gas plant operators make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $89,430 against $87,820 nationally, 2% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $80,810, so Philadelphia pays 11% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for gas plant operator pay?
21 of 51 metro areas with data.
How much does a gas plant operator make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,400 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.