How much does a power plant operator make in Oklahoma?
$88,590a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in Oklahoma. That is $42.59 an hour or $7,383 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.59
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,390Median: $88,590Highest 10%: $107,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,390 | $26.63 | |
| 25th | $66,850 | $32.14 | |
| Median | $88,590 | $42.59 | |
| 75th | $101,500 | $48.79 | |
| 90th | $107,600 | $51.75 |
Cities in Oklahoma
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Tulsa, OK | $101,500 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $101,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for power plant operators.
| 38. Florida | $94,290 |
| 39. Kentucky | $93,400 |
| 40. Alaska | $88,870 |
| 41. Oklahoma | $88,590 |
| 42. Arizona | $84,970 |
| 43. New Hampshire | $81,070 |
| 44. Maine | $81,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Oklahoma?
The median hourly pay in Oklahoma is $42.59 ($88,590 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Oklahoma than the national average?
No: $88,590 against $102,000 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Oklahoma rank for power plant operator pay?
Oklahoma ranks 41 of 49 states.
Which city in Oklahoma pays power plant operators the most?
Tulsa, OK, with a median of $101,500 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.