Machinists Salary in Southwest Oklahoma

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,260 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.16
10th percentile $36,670
90th percentile $71,040
Employed locally 80
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,670
    25th
    $46,310
    50th (median)
    $50,260
    75th
    $59,120
    90th
    $71,040

    Top-paying metros for Machinists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $101,810
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Barnstable Town, MA $77,650

    Related occupations in Southwest Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,030
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,770
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,980
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $35,600
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,310
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $36,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Southwest Oklahoma?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Southwest Oklahoma is $24.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.79 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Oklahoma above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Southwest Oklahoma is 10.5% below the national median of $56,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Machinists in Southwest Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $36,670 per year in Southwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,310.