Gas Plant Operators Salary in Ohio

Gas plant operators in Ohio earn the most in Cleveland (average $85,460 a year) and the least in Toledo ($59,830), across the 3 Ohio metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the gas plant operators average at $81,040 and the median at $82,130 for 570 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $88,710.

Gas Plant Operators average salary by city in Ohio

Cleveland$85,460
Columbus$81,150
Toledo$59,830

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Cleveland	$85,460	$86,290	$68,680	$64,900	94
Columbus	$81,150	$81,700	$59,450	$62,094	95
Toledo	$59,830	$57,530	$56,300	$47,554	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Cleveland's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Gas Plant Operators salary in other states

Gas Plant Operators salary by city and state

More about pay in Ohio

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.
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.

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