SOC 51-4022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — Oklahoma
Oklahoma
The median wage for Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Oklahoma is $61,720 per year, well above the national median of $49,030.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Oklahoma is $61,720 per year, well above the national median of $49,030. The gap of 25.9% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $50,300 and $62,150. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $45,170 and the ninetieth at $62,170.
Oklahoma ranks number 2nd out of 32 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 710 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 257th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,170 | −7.9% |
| 25th | $50,300 | +2.6% |
| Median (50th) | $61,720 | +25.9% |
| 75th | $62,150 | +26.8% |
| 90th | $62,170 | +26.8% |
| Mean | $56,820 | +15.9% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oklahoma run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $61,720 goes as far as $70,296 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 43.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$61,720as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$70,296US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,720 a year, 25.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,170 to $62,170 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 2nd of 32 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Oklahoma?
The median annual wage is $61,720, or $29.68 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 $49,030, so pay in Oklahoma is 25.9% higher. 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 $62,170 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,170 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.
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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