Gas Plant Operators Salary in Southwest Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $79,190 -5% vs national
Median hourly $38.07
10th percentile $60,920
90th percentile $100,240
Employed locally 100
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,920
    25th
    $73,400
    50th (median)
    $79,190
    75th
    $96,450
    90th
    $100,240

    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 Southwest Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,030
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,770
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,980
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $35,600
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,310
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $36,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Southwest Oklahoma is $38.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Southwest Oklahoma is 5% 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 Southwest Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $60,920 per year in Southwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,400.