Machinists Salary in Tulsa, OK

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

Median annual salary $53,190 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.57
10th percentile $38,490
90th percentile $66,200
Employed locally 1,930
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,490
    25th
    $46,720
    50th (median)
    $53,190
    75th
    $61,010
    90th
    $66,200

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 78% Median Machinists salary is 22% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Machinists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $58,690
    Oklahoma City, OK $57,230
    Lawton, OK $51,990
    Oklahoma $51,980
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $50,260
    Roanoke, VA $50,020

    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
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $43,480
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Tulsa?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Tulsa, OK is $25.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.86 or more per hour.

    Is Tulsa above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Tulsa, OK is 5.3% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $38,490 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,720.