Gas Plant Operators Salary in Oklahoma

Gas plant operators in Oklahoma earn the most in Oklahoma City (average $80,620 a year) and the least in Tulsa ($75,530), across the 2 Oklahoma metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the gas plant operators average at $77,580 and the median at $78,310 for 970 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $88,710.

Gas Plant Operators average salary by city in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City$80,620
Tulsa$75,530

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Oklahoma City	$80,620	$78,310	$65,840	$62,464	90
Tulsa	$75,530	$78,550	$65,090	$59,112	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Gas Plant Operators salary in other states

Gas Plant Operators salary by city and state

More about pay in Oklahoma

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-8092.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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