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Gas Plant Operators

Median Salary
82,560
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Distribute or process gas for utility companies and others by controlling compressors to maintain specified pressures on main pipelines.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$55,740

10%

$82,560

Median

$132,360

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    58%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    31%

  • Associate's degree

    10%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Petroleum Technology/Technician

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Math and Science Skills

    High

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Mechanical
  • Public Safety and Security
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Engineering and Technology
  • English Language

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Responsibility

    High

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Time Pressure

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.