Gas Plant Operators Salary in Oklahoma City, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oklahoma City, OK

Median annual salary $74,510 -10.7% vs national
Median hourly $35.82
10th percentile $46,190
90th percentile $95,750
Employed locally 180
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,190
    25th
    $61,790
    50th (median)
    $74,510
    75th
    $79,620
    90th
    $95,750

    Oklahoma City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Gas Plant Operators salary vs area income 106% Median Gas Plant Operators salary is 6% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Gas Plant Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $79,190
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $78,610
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $78,320
    Tulsa, OK $77,680
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $76,570
    Oklahoma $76,570

    Related occupations in Oklahoma City, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,040
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,530
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,460
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $27,910
    Machinists $57,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Oklahoma City, OK is $35.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Oklahoma City, OK is 10.7% 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 Oklahoma City?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $46,190 per year in Oklahoma City, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,790.