California

Gas Plant Operators Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$120,680
+36.2% vs national
Hourly Wage
$58.02
 
10th Percentile
$92,610
Entry level
90th Percentile
$140,400
Senior level
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Salary Range

Gas Plant Operators in California earn between $92,610 and $140,400, with a mean of $120,680. The national average for this role is $88,596.

$120,680 mean
10th Percentile$92,61090th Percentile$140,400

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$120,680
National Average$88,596
New Jersey$111,490
Oregon$110,010
Connecticut$103,270
Massachusetts$102,210
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.