Gas Plant Operators pay in North Dakota
In North Dakota, the median pay for gas plant operators is $46.52 an hour ($96,760 a year). About 770 people work in this job there.
That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($87,820). North Dakota ranks 18th of 43 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for gas plant operators in North Dakota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $36.81 | $76,570 |
| 25% of workers | $36.82 | $76,590 |
| Half of workers (median) | $46.52 | $96,760 |
| 75% of workers | $55.91 | $116,290 |
| 90% of workers | $62.22 | $129,410 |
North Dakota unemployment rate: 2.2% (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)
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Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: 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.