Gas Plant Operators Salary in Northwest Oklahoma

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $76,570 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.81
10th percentile $59,040
90th percentile $82,980
Employed locally 150
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,040
    25th
    $62,120
    50th (median)
    $76,570
    75th
    $80,020
    90th
    $82,980

    Top-paying metros for Gas Plant Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $126,640
    California $124,980
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $124,100
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $118,640
    Baton Rouge, LA $113,570
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $107,810

    Related occupations in Northwest Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$46,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$66,560
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,770
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$43,960
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$44,800
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Gas Plant Operators make per hour in Northwest Oklahoma?

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Northwest Oklahoma is $36.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.27 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Oklahoma above or below average for Gas Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Northwest Oklahoma is 8.2% below the national median of $83,400. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Gas Plant Operators in Northwest Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $59,040 per year in Northwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,120.