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Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Oklahoma
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in Oklahoma?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$61,720
Median Annual Salary
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+10.2% vs 2024
$56,820
Mean Salary
$61,720
Median Salary
$29.67
Hourly Rate
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salary by percentile in Oklahoma
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Oklahoma earn a median salary of $61,720 per year ($5,143/month).
This is 23.7% above the national average of $49,908.
Oklahoma ranks #2 out of 32 states for Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay.
Salaries increased by 10.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Set up, operate, or tend forging machines to taper, shape, or form metal or plastic parts.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.25
Reading Comprehension
3.12
Active Listening
3.12
Monitoring
3.12
Operation and Control
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
4.16
Mathematics
3.64
Education and Training
3.58
Mechanical
3.48
Engineering and Technology
3.24
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(82.3% of workers)
Salary Range: Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Oklahoma
Salaries for Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Oklahoma range from $45,170 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $62,170 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $50,300 and $62,150.
Median $61,720
P10: $45,170P25: $50,300P75: $62,150P90: $62,170
10th
$45,170
25th
$50,300
Median
$61,720
75th
$62,150
90th
$62,170
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$45,170
$21.72
$3,764
25th Percentile
$50,300
$24.18
$4,191
Median (50th)
$61,720
$29.67
$5,143
75th Percentile
$62,150
$29.88
$5,179
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$62,170
$29.89
$5,180
Note: The mean (average) salary of $56,820 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#2
Oklahoma ranks #2 of 32 states
$49,908
National avg. for Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
How much do Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in Oklahoma?
The median annual salary for Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Oklahoma is $61,720 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $56,820.
What is the salary range for a Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Oklahoma?
Salaries for Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Oklahoma range from $45,170 at the 10th percentile to $62,170 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $50,300 and $62,150.
What is the starting salary for a Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Oklahoma?
Entry-level Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic positions in Oklahoma typically start around $45,170 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $50,300 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Oklahoma?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Oklahoma is approximately $29.67 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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