Power Plant Operators Salary in Southeast Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $83,200 -16.5% vs national
Median hourly $40.00
10th percentile $39,300
90th percentile $104,160
Employed locally 100
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,300
    25th
    $61,070
    50th (median)
    $83,200
    75th
    $101,750
    90th
    $104,160

    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 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 Power Plant Operators make per hour in Southeast Oklahoma?

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Southeast Oklahoma is $40.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Southeast Oklahoma is 16.5% 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 Southeast Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,300 per year in Southeast Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,070.