Gas Plant Operators Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $77,680 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $37.35
10th percentile $62,240
90th percentile $103,500
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,240
    25th
    $64,000
    50th (median)
    $77,680
    75th
    $79,170
    90th
    $103,500

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Gas Plant Operators salary vs area income 115% Median Gas Plant Operators salary is 15% 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
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $76,570
    Oklahoma $76,570
    Oklahoma City, OK $74,510

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,640
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,330
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $56,710
    Machinists $53,190
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $43,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Gas Plant Operators make per hour in Tulsa?

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Tulsa, OK is $37.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.95 or more per hour.

    Is Tulsa above or below average for Gas Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Tulsa, OK is 6.9% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $62,240 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,000.