Power Plant Operators Salary in Northeast Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $71,760 -28% vs national
Median hourly $34.50
10th percentile $57,040
90th percentile $102,950
Employed locally 180
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,040
    25th
    $66,850
    50th (median)
    $71,760
    75th
    $83,210
    90th
    $102,950

    Top-paying metros for Power Plant Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $156,260
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $140,800
    Fresno, CA $136,640
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $136,300
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $133,460
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $128,340

    Related occupations in Northeast Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,810
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,670
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $44,690
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $62,710
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,800
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Power Plant Operators make per hour in Northeast Oklahoma?

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Northeast Oklahoma is $34.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.10 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Oklahoma above or below average for Power Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Northeast Oklahoma is 28% below the national median of $99,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Power Plant Operators in Northeast Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $57,040 per year in Northeast Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,850.