How much does a gas plant operator make in Portland?
$118,600a year
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $57.04 an hour or $9,887 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.04
- Vs. national median
- +35%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $85,360Median: $118,600Highest 10%: $125,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,360 | $41.04 | |
| 25th | $100,800 | $48.45 | |
| Median | $118,600 | $57.04 | |
| 75th | $119,000 | $57.22 | |
| 90th | $125,100 | $60.16 |
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How much does a gas plant operator make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $57.04 ($118,600 a year).
Do gas plant operators make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $118,600 against $87,820 nationally, 35% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $109,800, so Portland pays 8% more.
Where does Portland rank for gas plant operator pay?
4 of 51 metro areas with data.
How much does a gas plant operator make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $85,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $125,100 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.