How much does a gas plant operator make in Salt Lake City?
$102,400a year
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area. That is $49.23 an hour or $8,533 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.23
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,800Median: $102,400Highest 10%: $103,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,800 | $40.29 | |
| 25th | $83,800 | $40.29 | |
| Median | $102,400 | $49.23 | |
| 75th | $102,600 | $49.33 | |
| 90th | $103,500 | $49.75 |
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How much does a gas plant operator make an hour in Salt Lake City?
The median hourly pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area is $49.23 ($102,400 a year).
Do gas plant operators make more in Salt Lake City than the national average?
Yes: $102,400 against $87,820 nationally, 17% more.
How does Salt Lake City compare with the rest of Utah?
The median in Utah is $98,300, so Salt Lake City pays 4% more.
Where does Salt Lake City rank for gas plant operator pay?
10 of 51 metro areas with data.
How much does a gas plant operator make starting out in Salt Lake City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $83,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,500 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.