How much does a gas plant operator make in Riverside?
$124,500a year
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area. That is $59.85 an hour or $10,370 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.85
- Vs. national median
- +42%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,040Median: $124,500Highest 10%: $140,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,040 | $27.90 | |
| 25th | $102,600 | $49.30 | |
| Median | $124,500 | $59.85 | |
| 75th | $140,300 | $67.43 | |
| 90th | $140,300 | $67.43 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators.
| Los Angeles, CA | $125,600 |
| San Diego, CA | $98,900 |
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Salaries for every job in Riverside, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a gas plant operator make an hour in Riverside?
The median hourly pay in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area is $59.85 ($124,500 a year).
Do gas plant operators make more in Riverside than the national average?
Yes: $124,500 against $87,820 nationally, 42% more.
How does Riverside compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $130,200, so Riverside pays 4% less.
Where does Riverside rank for gas plant operator pay?
2 of 51 metro areas with data.
How much does a gas plant operator make starting out in Riverside?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $140,300 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.