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How much does a gas plant operator make in Pittsburgh?

$81,600a year

Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $39.23 an hour or $6,800 a month.

Hourly
$39.23
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
31 of 51
Jobs in the area
440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,210Median: $81,600Highest 10%: $101,700
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$65,210$31.35
25th$79,330$38.14
Median$81,600$39.23
75th$96,160$46.23
90th$101,700$48.88

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for gas plant operators.

Philadelphia, PA$89,430
Gas Plant Operator salary in Pennsylvania Gas Plant Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Pittsburgh

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$102,200
Power Plant Operator$93,870
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,690
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$73,090
Petroleum Pump System Operator$72,190
Rolling Machine Setter$69,150
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$67,930
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$66,500
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$65,480
Chemical Plant and System Operator$64,360
Salaries for every job in Pittsburgh, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a gas plant operator make an hour in Pittsburgh?

The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $39.23 ($81,600 a year).

Do gas plant operators make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?

No: $81,600 against $87,820 nationally, 7% less.

How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $80,810, so Pittsburgh pays 1% more.

Where does Pittsburgh rank for gas plant operator pay?

31 of 51 metro areas with data.

How much does a gas plant operator make starting out in Pittsburgh?

The lowest-paid 10% make $65,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,700 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.