How much does a gas plant operator make in Seattle?
$97,080a year
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $46.67 an hour or $8,090 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.67
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,060Median: $97,080Highest 10%: $127,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,060 | $25.51 | |
| 25th | $53,060 | $25.51 | |
| Median | $97,080 | $46.67 | |
| 75th | $112,000 | $53.87 | |
| 90th | $127,800 | $61.45 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators.
| Portland, OR | $118,600 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $160,600 |
| Power Plant Operator | $125,000 |
| Layout Worker | $123,100 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $116,900 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $112,300 |
| Aircraft Structure | $110,500 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator | $109,600 |
| Milling and Planing Machine Setter | $105,400 |
| Engine and Other Machine Assembler | $102,500 |
| Tool Grinder | $102,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gas plant operator make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $46.67 ($97,080 a year).
Do gas plant operators make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $97,080 against $87,820 nationally, 11% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $83,650, so Seattle pays 16% more.
Where does Seattle rank for gas plant operator pay?
15 of 51 metro areas with data.
How much does a gas plant operator make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $127,800 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.