How much does a gas plant operator make in Tulsa?
$78,550a year
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in the Tulsa, OK metro area. That is $37.76 an hour or $6,546 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.76
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,410Median: $78,550Highest 10%: $97,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,410 | $25.68 | |
| 25th | $65,090 | $31.29 | |
| Median | $78,550 | $37.76 | |
| 75th | $81,430 | $39.15 | |
| 90th | $97,650 | $46.95 |
Other cities in Oklahoma
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators.
| Oklahoma City, OK | $78,310 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $74,230 |
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Salaries for every job in Tulsa, OKFrequently asked questions
How much does a gas plant operator make an hour in Tulsa?
The median hourly pay in the Tulsa, OK metro area is $37.76 ($78,550 a year).
Do gas plant operators make more in Tulsa than the national average?
No: $78,550 against $87,820 nationally, 11% less.
How does Tulsa compare with the rest of Oklahoma?
The median in Oklahoma is $78,310, so Tulsa pays 0% more.
Where does Tulsa rank for gas plant operator pay?
44 of 51 metro areas with data.
How much does a gas plant operator make starting out in Tulsa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,650 or more.
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.