How much does a gas plant operator make in Washington?
$83,650a year
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in Washington. That is $40.22 an hour or $6,971 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.22
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,610Median: $83,650Highest 10%: $127,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,610 | $23.37 | |
| 25th | $53,060 | $25.51 | |
| Median | $83,650 | $40.22 | |
| 75th | $108,600 | $52.22 | |
| 90th | $127,800 | $61.45 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $118,600 |
| Seattle, WA | $97,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for gas plant operators.
| 23. Virginia | $86,500 |
| 24. Indiana | $85,790 |
| 25. Wisconsin | $85,080 |
| 26. Washington | $83,650 |
| 27. Montana | $83,630 |
| 28. West Virginia | $82,600 |
| 29. Ohio | $82,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gas plant operator make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $40.22 ($83,650 a year).
Do gas plant operators make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $83,650 against $87,820 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Washington rank for gas plant operator pay?
Washington ranks 26 of 43 states.
Which city in Washington pays gas plant operators the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $118,600 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.