The median annual wage for Gas Plant Operators in Illinois is $95,950 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $90,150.
Pay spans roughly $66,590 at the 10th percentile to $107,160 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $46.13 per hour. An estimated 810 people work as gas plant operators in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $95,950 |
| Mean (annual) | $90,150 |
| Median (hourly) | $46.13 |
| 10th percentile | $66,590 |
| 90th percentile | $107,160 |
| Employment | 810 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.