The salary statistics and trend of gas plant operators in the industry of natural gas distribution are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare gas plant operator salaries in different industries within the utilities sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $50,440 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $61,860 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $74,330 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $89,360 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $102,620 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for gas plant operators in the industry of natural gas distribution. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) gas plant operators is $102,620. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $74,330. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent gas plant operators is $50,440.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of gas plant operators in the industry of Natural Gas Distribution from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $74,330 | 1.68% | 16.29% |
| 2016 | $73,080 | 6.40% | - |
| 2015 | $68,400 | 4.27% | - |
| 2014 | $65,480 | 1.48% | - |
| 2013 | $64,510 | 3.55% | - |
| 2012 | $62,220 | - | - |
The average salaries of gas plant operators in four industries within the utilities sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of gas plant operators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Natural Gas Distribution | |
| Utilities | |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | |
| Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | |
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