Gas Plant Operators pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,500 a year or less, while the top 10% make $99,630 or more. The middle half of gas plant operators in Louisville earn between $60,860 and $95,100.
- $52K10th
- $61K25th
- $79KMedian
- $95K75th
- $100K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $77,130 | $6,428 | $37.08 |
| Median | $78,730 | $6,561 | $37.85 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,860 | $5,072 | $29.26 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $95,100 | $7,925 | $45.72 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Gas Plant Operators pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Gas plant operators in Louisville earn 15% more than the Kentucky average ($67,080) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($88,710). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $87,820.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $77,130 | $78,730 | $51,500 | $99,630 | 60 |
| Kentucky | $67,080 | $63,070 | $39,590 | $96,940 | 200 |
| United States | $88,710 | $87,820 | $61,350 | $115,520 | 18,030 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Gas Plant Operators salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $77,130, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $58,812 a year, or $4,901 a month and $2,262 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $60,807 | $5,067 |
| Working in KY | $58,812 | $4,901 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for gas plant operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $77,130 buys what about $82,870 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Gas Plant Operators salary in nearby metro areas
- Nashville, TN$68,550
- Huntington, WV$71,270
- Columbus, OH$81,150
- Charleston, WV$84,660
- Toledo, OH$59,830
- Chicago, IL$96,520
Highest-paying cities for gas plant operators
Los Angeles, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($121,110).
- Los Angeles, CA$121,110
- New York, NY$115,310
- Riverside, CA$114,070
- Portland, OR$110,150
- Detroit, MI$103,970
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Gas Plant Operators salary in Louisville: questions
How much do gas plant operators make an hour in Louisville?
$37.08 an hour on average, and $37.85 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level gas plant operators salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,500 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,860, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the gas plant operators take-home pay in Louisville?
About $58,812 a year ($4,901 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $77,130. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do gas plant operators earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% less than the U.S. average for this job ($88,710).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-8092; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.79, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.79).
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