How much does a gas plant operator make in Washington?
$99,880a year
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $48.02 an hour or $8,323 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.02
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,950Median: $99,880Highest 10%: $114,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,950 | $31.71 | |
| 25th | $92,400 | $44.42 | |
| Median | $99,880 | $48.02 | |
| 75th | $101,900 | $49.01 | |
| 90th | $114,400 | $55.00 |
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How much does a gas plant operator make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $48.02 ($99,880 a year).
Do gas plant operators make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $99,880 against $87,820 nationally, 14% more.
Where does Washington rank for gas plant operator pay?
12 of 51 metro areas with data.
How much does a gas plant operator make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $114,400 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.