How much does a plant and system operator make in Oklahoma?
$74,240a year
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators in Oklahoma. That is $35.69 an hour or $6,187 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.69
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,950Median: $74,240Highest 10%: $101,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,950 | $23.05 | |
| 25th | $61,140 | $29.39 | |
| Median | $74,240 | $35.69 | |
| 75th | $86,690 | $41.68 | |
| 90th | $101,500 | $48.81 |
Cities in Oklahoma
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Tulsa, OK | $68,950 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for plant and system operators.
| 8. Illinois | $77,780 |
| 9. Iowa | $75,800 |
| 10. New York | $74,700 |
| 11. Oklahoma | $74,240 |
| 12. Kansas | $74,190 |
| 13. Oregon | $71,900 |
| 14. West Virginia | $70,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plant and system operator make an hour in Oklahoma?
The median hourly pay in Oklahoma is $35.69 ($74,240 a year).
Do plant and system operators make more in Oklahoma than the national average?
Yes: $74,240 against $62,470 nationally, 19% more.
Where does Oklahoma rank for plant and system operator pay?
Oklahoma ranks 11 of 44 states.
Which city in Oklahoma pays plant and system operators the most?
Tulsa, OK, with a median of $68,950 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.