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Gas Plant Operators
Role Overview
Distribute or process gas for utility companies and others by controlling compressors to maintain specified pressures on main pipelines.
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| California | $124,980 |
| Connecticut | $107,400 |
| Oregon | $106,210 |
| Louisiana | $105,030 |
| New Jersey | $104,960 |
| Maryland | $104,340 |
| Massachusetts | $100,570 |
| Michigan | $98,320 |
| South Dakota | $98,170 |
| Illinois | $95,950 |
| Utah | $95,690 |
| Arizona | $94,900 |
| New Mexico | $94,050 |
| North Dakota | $93,910 |
| Colorado | $92,420 |
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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.
Median Annual Salary
$83,400
Projected Growth (10yr)
+-8.8%
Avg. annual openings
1.3k
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