SOC 51-9021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — Oklahoma
Oklahoma · 2 metro areas compared
In Oklahoma the median wage is $38,380.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Oklahoma the median wage is $38,380. That is 20.9% lower than the national median of $48,540. Pay ranges from under $33,880 at the tenth percentile to more than $63,520 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $36,520 to $45,980.
The area has 390 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.36 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Oklahoma ranks number 46th out of 47 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Oklahoma City records the highest median at $37,810. Of the 710 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 565th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,880 | −30.2% |
| 25th | $36,520 | −24.8% |
| Median (50th) | $38,380 | −20.9% |
| 75th | $45,980 | −5.3% |
| 90th | $63,520 | +30.9% |
| Mean | $42,730 | −12.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Oklahoma
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma City | $37,810 | 130 | |
| 2 | Tulsa | $36,950 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oklahoma run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $38,380 goes as far as $43,713 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 9.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$38,380as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$43,713US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $38,380 a year, 20.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,880 to $63,520 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 390 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 46th of 47 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Oklahoma City, at $37,810.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Oklahoma?
The median annual wage is $38,380, or $18.45 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $48,540, so pay in Oklahoma is 20.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Oklahoma earns more than $63,520 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,880 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Oklahoma City, at $37,810 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 390 jobs in this occupation in Oklahoma. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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