Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Tulsa, OK

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

Median annual salary $39,500 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.99
10th percentile $29,910
90th percentile $44,400
Employed locally 970
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,910
    25th
    $32,920
    50th (median)
    $39,500
    75th
    $40,060
    90th
    $44,400

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 58% Median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary is 42% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $79,300
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $77,290
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $65,840
    Cedar Rapids, IA $65,570
    Harrisonburg, VA $63,370
    Williamsport, PA $62,930

    Nearby metros — Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $41,730
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $40,550
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $39,670
    Roanoke, VA $39,450
    Oklahoma $37,690
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $37,490

    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 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders make per hour in Tulsa?

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Tulsa, OK is $18.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.31 or more per hour.

    Is Tulsa above or below average for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salaries?

    The median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Tulsa, OK is 3.4% below the national median of $40,900. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Tulsa?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $29,910 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,920.