How much does a gas plant operator make in Wisconsin?
$85,080a year
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in Wisconsin. That is $40.90 an hour or $7,090 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.90
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,880Median: $85,080Highest 10%: $106,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,880 | $29.27 | |
| 25th | $68,060 | $32.72 | |
| Median | $85,080 | $40.90 | |
| 75th | $96,680 | $46.48 | |
| 90th | $106,300 | $51.09 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $100,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for gas plant operators.
| 22. Nebraska | $87,790 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gas plant operator make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $40.90 ($85,080 a year).
Do gas plant operators make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $85,080 against $87,820 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for gas plant operator pay?
Wisconsin ranks 25 of 43 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays gas plant operators the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $100,500 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.