How much does a gas plant operator make in Utah?
$98,300a year
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in Utah. That is $47.26 an hour or $8,192 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.26
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,510Median: $98,300Highest 10%: $102,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,510 | $40.15 | |
| 25th | $83,800 | $40.29 | |
| Median | $98,300 | $47.26 | |
| 75th | $100,800 | $48.47 | |
| 90th | $102,600 | $49.33 |
Cities in Utah
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salt Lake City, UT | $102,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for gas plant operators.
| 11. Michigan | $100,500 |
| 12. Minnesota | $100,500 |
| 13. New York | $98,390 |
| 14. Utah | $98,300 |
| 15. Colorado | $98,080 |
| 16. Illinois | $97,810 |
| 17. New Mexico | $97,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gas plant operator make an hour in Utah?
The median hourly pay in Utah is $47.26 ($98,300 a year).
Do gas plant operators make more in Utah than the national average?
Yes: $98,300 against $87,820 nationally, 12% more.
Where does Utah rank for gas plant operator pay?
Utah ranks 14 of 43 states.
Which city in Utah pays gas plant operators the most?
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, with a median of $102,400 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.