Power Plant Operators Salary in Northwest Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $61,840 -38% vs national
Median hourly $29.73
10th percentile $44,150
90th percentile $98,550
Employed locally 60
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,150
    25th
    $47,720
    50th (median)
    $61,840
    75th
    $98,550
    90th
    $98,550

    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 Northwest Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,560
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,770
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $43,960
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,800
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Northwest Oklahoma is $29.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Northwest Oklahoma is 38% 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 Northwest Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $44,150 per year in Northwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,720.