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Gas Plant Operators average salary by city in Texas
- Houston$85,040
- College Station$80,580
- Midland$80,280
- Dallas$79,240
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | $85,040 | $85,530 | $77,980 | $68,656 | 99 |
| College Station | $80,580 | $79,770 | $79,500 | $65,518 | 91 |
| Midland | $80,280 | $79,910 | $67,110 | $65,307 | 96 |
| Dallas | $79,240 | $81,430 | $63,300 | $64,575 | 103 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-8092.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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