Gas Plant Operators Salary in Southeast Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $78,610 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.79
10th percentile $60,700
90th percentile $92,080
Employed locally 140
National median $83,400

Compare Gas Plant Operators salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Southeast Oklahoma stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Gas Plant Operators
in
Southeast Oklahoma
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,700
    25th
    $69,680
    50th (median)
    $78,610
    75th
    $82,570
    90th
    $92,080

    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 Southeast Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$45,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$63,290
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,440
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,010
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$36,170
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$37,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Southeast Oklahoma is $37.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Southeast Oklahoma is 5.7% 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 Southeast Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $60,700 per year in Southeast Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,680.