Highest-Paying States for Gas Plant Operators

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

  1. 1California$130,220
  2. 2New Jersey$110,900
  3. 3Oregon$109,760
  4. 4Connecticut$109,060
  5. 5Louisiana$108,350
  6. 6Arizona$104,600
  7. 7Massachusetts$103,830
  8. 8Maryland$102,950
  9. 9South Dakota$101,450
  10. 10Arkansas$100,870
  11. 11Michigan$100,500
  12. 12Minnesota$100,500
  13. 13New York$98,390
  14. 14Utah$98,300
  15. 15Colorado$98,080