How much does a gas plant operator make in Virginia?
$86,500a year
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in Virginia. That is $41.59 an hour or $7,208 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.59
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,520Median: $86,500Highest 10%: $100,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,520 | $35.35 | |
| 25th | $80,860 | $38.88 | |
| Median | $86,500 | $41.59 | |
| 75th | $99,720 | $47.94 | |
| 90th | $100,400 | $48.28 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $99,880 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for gas plant operators.
| 20. Iowa | $92,970 |
| 21. Missouri | $87,820 |
| 22. Nebraska | $87,790 |
| 23. Virginia | $86,500 |
| 24. Indiana | $85,790 |
| 25. Wisconsin | $85,080 |
| 26. Washington | $83,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gas plant operator make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $41.59 ($86,500 a year).
Do gas plant operators make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $86,500 against $87,820 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Virginia rank for gas plant operator pay?
Virginia ranks 23 of 43 states.
Which city in Virginia pays gas plant operators the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $99,880 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.