Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $30,760 -24.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.79
10th percentile $25,800
90th percentile $35,660
National median $40,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,800
    25th
    $30,760
    50th (median)
    $30,760
    75th
    $30,760
    90th
    $35,660

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 45% Median Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salary is 55% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Modesto, CA $80,310
    Cedar Rapids, IA $63,690
    Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $62,910
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $60,250
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $59,140
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $55,870

    Nearby metros — Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $40,190
    Oklahoma City, OK $38,480

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,640
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$69,330
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$56,710
    Machinists$53,190
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$43,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders make per hour in Tulsa?

    The median hourly wage for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in Tulsa, OK is $14.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.01 or more per hour.

    Is Tulsa above or below average for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salaries?

    The median Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Tulsa, OK is 24.1% below the national median of $40,550. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in Tulsa?

    Entry-level Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $25,800 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,760.