Gas Plant Operators pay in Louisiana

In Louisiana, the median pay for gas plant operators is $52.09 an hour ($108,350 a year). About 800 people work in this job there.

$52.09Median hourly pay
$73,230–$108,350Middle half of workers, yearly
800People in this job in Louisiana

That is 23% higher than the U.S. median ($87,820). Louisiana ranks 5th of 43 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for gas plant operators in Louisiana

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$24.47$50,890
25% of workers$35.21$73,230
Half of workers (median)$52.09$108,350
75% of workers$52.09$108,350
90% of workers$55.48$115,390

Gas Plant Operators pay in Louisiana metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Baton Rouge$113,570100

Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for gas plant operators

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -6% over ten years, declining · about 1,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Louisiana

JobMedian yearly pay
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$50,660
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$106,640
Chemical Plant and System Operators$100,060
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$46,210
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$64,110

Other job titles for this job

Operation SpecialistGas DispatcherLoad DispatcherBulk Gas SpecialistCompressor TechnicianCompressor TechEngine Room OperatorGas ControllerGas Distribution Plant OperatorGas MakerGas OperatorGas Plant Dispatcher

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.