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What is a gas plant dispatcher and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a gas plant dispatcher. For example, did you know that they make an average of $25.45 an hour? That's $52,931 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 14% and produce 69,700 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreGas Plant DispatcherUS Average
Salary
4.1

Avg. Salary $52,931

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
6.6

Growth rate 14%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.4
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.78%

Asian 4.12%

Black or African American 7.06%

Hispanic or Latino 14.31%

Unknown 4.71%

White 69.02%

Gender

female 28.57%

male 71.43%

Age - 47
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 47
Stress level
6.6

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
6.4

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.0

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a gas plant dispatcher

  1. Explore gas plant dispatcher education requirements

    Most common gas plant dispatcher degrees

    High School Diploma

    71.4 %

    Bachelor's

    28.6 %
  2. Start to develop specific gas plant dispatcher skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Customer Orders100.00%
  3. Complete relevant gas plant dispatcher training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New gas plant dispatchers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a gas plant dispatcher based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real gas plant dispatcher resumes.
  4. Research gas plant dispatcher duties and responsibilities

    • Manage and operate the DCS system or control board.
    • Perform control retrofits on various production machines including CNC machining centers and manufacturing equipment.
    • Perform control retrofits on various production machines including CNC machining centers and manufacturing equipment.
  5. Apply for gas plant dispatcher jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a gas plant dispatcher job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average gas plant dispatcher salary

The average gas plant dispatcher salary in the United States is $52,931 per year or $25 per hour. Gas plant dispatcher salaries range between $32,000 and $87,000 per year.

Average gas plant dispatcher salary
$52,931 Yearly
$25.45 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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