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Gas Plant Operators Salary in Oklahoma
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Gas Plant Operators make in Oklahoma?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$78,310
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.3% vs 2024
$77,580
Mean Salary
$78,310
Median Salary
$37.65
Hourly Rate
970 people work as Gas Plant Operators in Oklahoma
Gas Plant Operators salary by percentile in Oklahoma
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Gas Plant Operators in Oklahoma earn a median salary of $78,310 per year ($6,525/month).
This is 13.4% below the national average of $90,427.
Oklahoma ranks #38 out of 43 states for Gas Plant Operators pay.
Approximately 970 people work in this occupation across Oklahoma.
Salaries increased by 2.3% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Gas Plant Operators
Distribute or process gas for utility companies and others by controlling compressors to maintain specified pressures on main pipelines.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
4.12
Operation and Control
3.75
Monitoring
3.62
Critical Thinking
3.5
Quality Control Analysis
3.25
Key Knowledge Areas
Public Safety and Security
3.94
Mechanical
3.75
English Language
3.59
Computers and Electronics
3.4
Mathematics
3.17
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(58.4% of workers)
Salaries for Gas Plant Operators in Oklahoma range from $59,750 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $97,560 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $64,190 and $86,310.
Median $78,310
P10: $59,750P25: $64,190P75: $86,310P90: $97,560
10th
$59,750
25th
$64,190
Median
$78,310
75th
$86,310
90th
$97,560
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$59,750
$28.73
$4,979
25th Percentile
$64,190
$30.86
$5,349
Median (50th)
$78,310
$37.65
$6,525
75th Percentile
$86,310
$41.50
$7,192
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$97,560
$46.90
$8,130
Note: The mean (average) salary of $77,580 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Gas Plant Operators in Oklahoma is $78,310 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $77,580.
What is the salary range for a Gas Plant Operators in Oklahoma?
Salaries for Gas Plant Operators in Oklahoma range from $59,750 at the 10th percentile to $97,560 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $64,190 and $86,310.
What is the starting salary for a Gas Plant Operators in Oklahoma?
Entry-level Gas Plant Operators positions in Oklahoma typically start around $59,750 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $64,190 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Gas Plant Operators in Oklahoma?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 970 people are employed as Gas Plant Operators in Oklahoma.
What is the hourly rate for a Gas Plant Operators in Oklahoma?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Gas Plant Operators in Oklahoma is approximately $37.65 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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