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Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Oklahoma
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in Oklahoma?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$63,640
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.1% vs 2024
$58,480
Mean Salary
$63,640
Median Salary
$30.60
Hourly Rate
1,390 people work as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Oklahoma
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by percentile in Oklahoma
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Oklahoma earn a median salary of $63,640 per year ($5,303/month).
This is 23.7% above the national average of $51,434.
Oklahoma ranks #1 out of 43 states for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay.
Approximately 1,390 people work in this occupation across Oklahoma.
Salaries increased by 3.1% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Set up, operate, or tend paper goods machines that perform a variety of functions, such as converting, sawing, corrugating, banding, wrapping, boxing, stitching, forming, or sealing paper or paperboard sheets into products.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.62
Operation and Control
3.25
Quality Control Analysis
3.12
Active Listening
3.0
Speaking
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
3.69
Mechanical
3.61
Mathematics
3.52
Customer and Personal Service
3.23
English Language
3.23
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(69.3% of workers)
Salary Range: Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Oklahoma
Salaries for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Oklahoma range from $39,480 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $79,410 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $48,950 and $68,420.
Median $63,640
P10: $39,480P25: $48,950P75: $68,420P90: $79,410
10th
$39,480
25th
$48,950
Median
$63,640
75th
$68,420
90th
$79,410
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$39,480
$18.98
$3,290
25th Percentile
$48,950
$23.53
$4,079
Median (50th)
$63,640
$30.60
$5,303
75th Percentile
$68,420
$32.89
$5,701
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$79,410
$38.18
$6,617
Note: The mean (average) salary of $58,480 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#1
Oklahoma ranks #1 of 43 states
$51,434
National avg. for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
How much do Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in Oklahoma?
The median annual salary for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Oklahoma is $63,640 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $58,480.
What is the salary range for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Oklahoma?
Salaries for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Oklahoma range from $39,480 at the 10th percentile to $79,410 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $48,950 and $68,420.
What is the starting salary for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Oklahoma?
Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders positions in Oklahoma typically start around $39,480 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $48,950 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Oklahoma?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,390 people are employed as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Oklahoma.
What is the hourly rate for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Oklahoma?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Oklahoma is approximately $30.60 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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