The salary statistics of gas plant operators in the industry sector of manufacturing are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare gas plant operator salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $46,390 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $57,550 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $68,760 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $77,830 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $88,650 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for gas plant operators in the industry sector of manufacturing. 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 $88,650. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $68,760. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid gas plant operators is $46,390.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of gas plant operators in the industry sector of manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $68,760 | 7.87% | 9.87% |
| 2016 | $63,350 | 3.74% | - |
| 2015 | $60,980 | -1.53% | - |
| 2014 | $61,910 | 4.64% | - |
| 2013 | $59,040 | -4.96% | - |
| 2012 | $61,970 | - | - |
The average salaries of gas plant operators in five industries in the manufacturing sector are shown below. We note that within this industry sector, the salaries vary among different industries. The highest paying industry for gas plant operator occupations is the petroleum and coal products manufacturing industry with an annual salary $82,750. The lowest paying industry is the basic chemical manufacturing industry (annual salary $65,560). For detailed gas plant operator salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | |
| Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | |
| Chemical Manufacturing | |
| Chemical Manufacturing | |
| Basic Chemical Manufacturing | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2017 and published in April 2018 [1].