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The average salary for a gas analyst stands at $72,163 per year or approximately $35 per hour. This figure can vary significantly based on factors such as experience, location, and the specific industry in which you work.
Gas analysts tend to earn higher salaries in states such as Texas and California, where the demand for energy resources is more pronounced. Additionally, analysts working in the oil and gas extraction industry generally receive better compensation compared to those in other sectors.
With a growing emphasis on energy efficiency and sustainability, gas analysts are increasingly sought after. Pursuing certifications or advanced degrees can further enhance job prospects and salary potential. As the energy sector evolves, staying updated with industry trends and technologies will be key for career growth.
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The highest-paying states for gas analysts are Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Connecticut. The lowest average gas analyst salary states are Utah, Alabama, and North Dakota.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | $96,794 | $46.54 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $98,643 | $47.42 |
| 3 | Nevada | $93,466 | $44.94 |
| 4 | New York | $91,123 | $43.81 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $95,815 | $46.06 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $98,131 | $47.18 |
| 7 | Virginia | $83,905 | $40.34 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $98,484 | $47.35 |
| 9 | Vermont | $82,123 | $39.48 |
| 10 | Arizona | $78,474 | $37.73 |
| 11 | Alaska | $81,301 | $39.09 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $82,885 | $39.85 |
| 13 | New Jersey | $78,505 | $37.74 |
| 14 | Maine | $85,860 | $41.28 |
| 15 | Texas | $74,875 | $36.00 |
| 16 | California | $80,587 | $38.74 |
| 17 | Minnesota | $81,025 | $38.95 |
| 18 | Idaho | $76,497 | $36.78 |
| 19 | Hawaii | $75,801 | $36.44 |
| 20 | South Carolina | $78,890 | $37.93 |
| 21 | Oklahoma | $78,799 | $37.88 |
| 22 | Washington | $81,662 | $39.26 |
| 23 | Maryland | $72,142 | $34.68 |
| 24 | Mississippi | $72,601 | $34.90 |
| 25 | Montana | $75,570 | $36.33 |
| 26 | Wisconsin | $75,650 | $36.37 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $69,827 | $33.57 |
| 28 | Michigan | $68,252 | $32.81 |
| 29 | Illinois | $68,846 | $33.10 |
| 30 | Nebraska | $69,694 | $33.51 |
| 31 | Missouri | $70,594 | $33.94 |
| 32 | Indiana | $66,725 | $32.08 |
| 33 | Colorado | $66,322 | $31.89 |
| 34 | Georgia | $63,881 | $30.71 |
| 35 | Wyoming | $67,093 | $32.26 |
| 36 | Ohio | $62,598 | $30.10 |
| 37 | Kansas | $66,634 | $32.04 |
| 38 | Oregon | $69,109 | $33.23 |
| 39 | Iowa | $67,106 | $32.26 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $63,749 | $30.65 |
| 41 | Florida | $60,098 | $28.89 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $65,345 | $31.42 |
| 43 | North Dakota | $51,532 | $24.77 |
| 44 | Alabama | $52,497 | $25.24 |
| 45 | Pennsylvania | $59,321 | $28.52 |
| 46 | Utah | $52,641 | $25.31 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $59,082 | $28.40 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $61,017 | $29.34 |
| 49 | West Virginia | $50,214 | $24.14 |
| 50 | New Mexico | $46,146 | $22.19 |
| 51 | Kentucky | $47,230 | $22.71 |
The highest-paying cities for gas analysts are Stamford, CT, Washington, DC, and New York, NY.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stamford, CT | $98,030 | $47.13 |
| 2 | Washington, DC | $95,789 | $46.05 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $91,336 | $43.91 |
| 4 | San Francisco, CA | $86,169 | $41.43 |
| 5 | Arlington, VA | $84,753 | $40.75 |
| 6 | Oklahoma City, OK | $79,086 | $38.02 |
| 7 | Austin, TX | $75,276 | $36.19 |
| 8 | Council Bluffs, IA | $66,449 | $31.95 |
| 9 | Denver, CO | $66,236 | $31.84 |
| 10 | West Palm Beach, FL | $59,261 | $28.49 |
| 11 | Salt Lake City, UT | $52,399 | $25.19 |
A gas analyst's salary ranges from $51,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $100,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $100,000 | $8,333 | $48 |
| 75th Percentile | $85,000 | $7,083 | $41 |
| Average | $72,163 | $6,014 | $35 |
| 25th Percentile | $60,000 | $5,000 | $29 |
| 10th Percentile | $51,000 | $4,250 | $25 |
The highest paying types of gas analysts are completion engineer, reservoir engineer, and reservoir engineering consultant.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completion Engineer | $156,228 | $13,019 | $75.11 | 11,512 |
| Petroleum Engineer | $99,505 | $8,292 | $47.84 | 15,188 |
| Drilling Engineer | $101,224 | $8,435 | $48.67 | 25,035 |
| Drilling Fluids Engineer | $89,974 | $7,498 | $43.26 | 5,121 |
| Lead Field Engineer | $72,264 | $6,022 | $34.74 | 63,711 |
| Reservoir Engineer | $124,309 | $10,359 | $59.76 | 17,430 |
Top companies hiring gas analysts now:
Gas analyst salaries at The Citadel and BP America Inc are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average gas analyst salary at companies like McKinsey & Company Inc and Hess are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Citadel | $127,985 | $61.53 |
| 2 | BP America Inc | $112,081 | $53.89 |
| 3 | McKinsey & Company Inc | $99,676 | $47.92 |
| 4 | Hess | $97,962 | $47.10 |
| 5 | Bloomberg | $96,601 | $46.44 |
| 6 | Chevron | $92,517 | $44.48 |
| 7 | UGI | $85,130 | $40.93 |
| 8 | CenterPoint Energy | $79,293 | $38.12 |
| 9 | PACCAR | $79,254 | $38.10 |
| 10 | Logistics Management Institute | $77,652 | $37.33 |
| 11 | Just Energy | $76,829 | $36.94 |
| 12 | Castleton Commodities International | $76,454 | $36.76 |
| 13 | TC Energy Group | $76,237 | $36.65 |
| 14 | POTEN & PARTNERS | $76,198 | $36.63 |
| 15 | *n/a* | $76,194 | $36.63 |
| 16 | S&P Global | $76,021 | $36.55 |
| 17 | Direct Energy | $75,242 | $36.17 |
| 18 | Xcel Energy | $75,122 | $36.12 |
| 19 | B & P Enterprises | $75,076 | $36.09 |
| 20 | Black Hills | $74,625 | $35.88 |
The average gas analyst salary varies across industries:
| Rank | Industry | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finance | $90,153 | $43.34 |
| 2 | Energy | $76,683 | $36.87 |
| 3 | Manufacturing | $75,036 | $36.08 |
| 4 | Utilities | $74,833 | $35.98 |
The average gas analyst salary has risen by $7,908 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average gas analyst earned $64,255 annually, but today, they earn $72,163 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for gas analysts over the last decade.
Compare gas analyst salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare gas analyst salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $72,200 | $34.69 | -0.3% |
| 2025 | $72,400 | $34.79 | +0.4% |
| 2024 | $72,100 | $34.65 | +3.6% |
| 2023 | $69,500 | $33.42 | +3.1% |
| 2022 | $67,400 | $32.39 | -1.4% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | FID, Commodities, North American Power & GAS, Origination-Analyst/Associate | New York, NY | 06/12/2025 | $150,000 |
| Black Hills Corporation | Senior Gas Scheduling Analyst | Council Bluffs, IA | 05/20/2025 | $84,600 |
| Morgan Stanley | FID, Commodities, North American Power & GAS, Origination-Analyst/Associate | New York, NY | 05/16/2025 | $150,000 |
| Morgan Stanley | FID, Commodities, North American Power & GAS, Origination-Analyst/Associate | New York, NY | 04/24/2025 | $150,000 |
| Exelon | SR Gas Supply & Trans Analyst | Wilmington, DE | 04/19/2025 | $87,200 |
| WGL Holdings | Semco-Gas Supply Analyst | Port Huron, MI | 03/28/2025 | $65,000 |
| Washington Gas | Semco-Gas Supply Analyst | Port Huron, MI | 03/25/2025 | $65,000 |
| Avangrid Inc. | Analyst-Gas Supply | York, ME | 12/16/2024 | $63,000 |
| Oilandgas.org.Uk | Analyst I/Gas Scheduling | Las Vegas, NV | 12/16/2024 | $65,100 |
| Iberdrola | Analyst-Gas Supply | Binghamton, NY | 12/15/2024 | $63,000 |
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