Occupation ยท SOC 51-8092
Gas Plant Operators: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of gas plant operators typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 15,910 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $83,400 ($40.10 an hour).
US employment
15,910
Median annual wage
$83,400
Mean annual wage
$85,470
Median hourly wage
$40.10
Education and training
Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
Long-term on-the-job training
Job zone
2
Some preparation
States with the most jobs
- 1. Texas1,590
- 2. Louisiana1,120
- 3. Oklahoma980
- 4. Illinois810
- 5. Pennsylvania780
- 6. Wyoming690
- 7. Ohio660
- 8. California630
- 9. Colorado480
- 10. Massachusetts480
States that pay the most
- 1. California$124,980
- 2. Connecticut$107,400
- 3. Oregon$106,210
- 4. Louisiana$105,030
- 5. New Jersey$104,960
- 6. Maryland$104,340
- 7. Massachusetts$100,570
- 8. Michigan$98,320
- 9. South Dakota$98,170
- 10. Illinois$95,950
Median annual wage. Based on 44 states and territories with published figures.
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