Power Plant Operators Salary in Tulsa, OK

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

Median annual salary $80,940 -18.8% vs national
Median hourly $38.92
10th percentile $60,250
90th percentile $113,740
Employed locally 90
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,250
    25th
    $73,800
    50th (median)
    $80,940
    75th
    $102,320
    90th
    $113,740

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Power Plant Operators salary vs area income 119% Median Power Plant Operators salary is 19% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Power Plant Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $108,460
    Oklahoma City, OK $88,390
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $83,200
    Oklahoma $80,780
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $71,760
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $61,840

    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 Power Plant Operators make per hour in Tulsa?

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Tulsa, OK is $38.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Tulsa, OK is 18.8% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $60,250 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,800.