How much does a gas plant operator make in Texas?
$79,910a year
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in Texas. That is $38.42 an hour or $6,659 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.42
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 2,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,990Median: $79,910Highest 10%: $98,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,990 | $29.80 | |
| 25th | $77,640 | $37.33 | |
| Median | $79,910 | $38.42 | |
| 75th | $94,360 | $45.37 | |
| 90th | $98,840 | $47.52 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Houston, TX | $85,530 |
| Dallas, TX | $81,430 |
| Midland, TX | $79,910 |
| College Station, TX | $79,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for gas plant operators.
| 33. Georgia | $81,220 |
| 34. Pennsylvania | $80,810 |
| 35. Kansas | $80,760 |
| 36. Texas | $79,910 |
| 37. Idaho | $79,280 |
| 38. Oklahoma | $78,310 |
| 39. Alabama | $77,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gas plant operator make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $38.42 ($79,910 a year).
Do gas plant operators make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $79,910 against $87,820 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Texas rank for gas plant operator pay?
Texas ranks 36 of 43 states.
Which city in Texas pays gas plant operators the most?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, with a median of $85,530 a year.
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.