How much does a gas plant operator make in Oklahoma?
$78,310a year
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in Oklahoma. That is $37.65 an hour or $6,526 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.65
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,750Median: $78,310Highest 10%: $97,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,750 | $28.73 | |
| 25th | $64,190 | $30.86 | |
| Median | $78,310 | $37.65 | |
| 75th | $86,310 | $41.50 | |
| 90th | $97,560 | $46.90 |
Cities in Oklahoma
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Tulsa, OK | $78,550 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $78,310 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $74,230 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for gas plant operators.
| 35. Kansas | $80,760 |
| 36. Texas | $79,910 |
| 37. Idaho | $79,280 |
| 38. Oklahoma | $78,310 |
| 39. Alabama | $77,120 |
| 40. South Carolina | $67,580 |
| 41. Florida | $67,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gas plant operator make an hour in Oklahoma?
The median hourly pay in Oklahoma is $37.65 ($78,310 a year).
Do gas plant operators make more in Oklahoma than the national average?
No: $78,310 against $87,820 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Oklahoma rank for gas plant operator pay?
Oklahoma ranks 38 of 43 states.
Which city in Oklahoma pays gas plant operators the most?
Tulsa, OK, with a median of $78,550 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.