How much does a power plant operator make in Tulsa?
$101,500a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in the Tulsa, OK metro area. That is $48.78 an hour or $8,456 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.78
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 58 of 113
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,860Median: $101,500Highest 10%: $119,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,860 | $29.26 | |
| 25th | $99,640 | $47.90 | |
| Median | $101,500 | $48.78 | |
| 75th | $101,600 | $48.86 | |
| 90th | $119,900 | $57.64 |
Other cities in Oklahoma
Median yearly pay for power plant operators.
| Oklahoma City, OK | $101,100 |
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Salaries for every job in Tulsa, OKFrequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Tulsa?
The median hourly pay in the Tulsa, OK metro area is $48.78 ($101,500 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Tulsa than the national average?
No: $101,500 against $102,000 nationally, 1% less.
How does Tulsa compare with the rest of Oklahoma?
The median in Oklahoma is $88,590, so Tulsa pays 15% more.
Where does Tulsa rank for power plant operator pay?
58 of 113 metro areas with data.
How much does a power plant operator make starting out in Tulsa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $119,900 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.