SOC 49-9041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Industrial Machinery Mechanics — Lawton
Lawton, OK · 3 metro areas compared
In Lawton, OK the median wage is $58,940.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Lawton, OK the median wage is $58,940. That is 8.6% lower than the national median of $64,520. Pay ranges from under $50,710 at the tenth percentile to more than $85,220 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $50,710 to $77,240.
Within the state, Enid records the highest median at $75,850. Of the 213 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 72nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,710 | −21.4% |
| 25th | $50,710 | −21.4% |
| Median (50th) | $58,940 | −8.6% |
| 75th | $77,240 | +19.7% |
| 90th | $85,220 | +32.1% |
| Mean | $64,480 | −0.1% |
Other metro areas in Oklahoma
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enid | $75,850 | 80 | |
| 2 | Tulsa | $62,010 | 1,960 | |
| 3 | Oklahoma City | $61,840 | 1,980 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lawton run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $58,940 goes as far as $67,130 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,940as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$67,130US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,940 a year, 8.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,710 to $85,220 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Enid, at $75,850.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Lawton, OK?
The median annual wage is $58,940, or $28.34 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 $64,520, so pay in Lawton, OK is 8.6% 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 Lawton, OK earns more than $85,220 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,710 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 Enid, at $75,850 per year.
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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