How much does a gas plant operator make in San Diego?
$98,900a year
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $47.55 an hour or $8,242 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.55
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $92,790Median: $98,900Highest 10%: $132,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $92,790 | $44.61 | |
| 25th | $98,690 | $47.45 | |
| Median | $98,900 | $47.55 | |
| 75th | $99,280 | $47.73 | |
| 90th | $132,800 | $63.86 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators.
| Los Angeles, CA | $125,600 |
| Riverside, CA | $124,500 |
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Salaries for every job in San Diego, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a gas plant operator make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $47.55 ($98,900 a year).
Do gas plant operators make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $98,900 against $87,820 nationally, 13% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $130,200, so San Diego pays 24% less.
Where does San Diego rank for gas plant operator pay?
13 of 51 metro areas with data.
How much does a gas plant operator make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $92,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $132,800 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.