The median pay for a gas plant operators in Florida is $71,490/year ($34.37/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $48K at the entry level to $95K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Florida. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Gas Plant Operators salary percentiles in Florida: 10th percentile $48,340, 25th percentile $61,290, median $71,490, 75th percentile $76,440, 90th percentile $95,360. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level gas plant operators (10th percentile) start around $48K. Mid-career wages sit at $71K. Top earners bring in $95K or more, a $47K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $71,490 a year, that works out to about $34 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $48,340, and experienced gas plant operators can clear $95,360. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $71K enough to live in Florida?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,890/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,658/month, which eats 33.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a gas plant operators salary go in Florida?▼
Florida has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median gas plant operators salary is worth about $72,520 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do gas plant operators get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
