Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Oklahoma

In Oklahoma, the median pay for extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders is $20.28 an hour ($42,180 a year). About 1,310 people work in this job there.

$20.28Median hourly pay

$37,290–$42,320Middle half of workers, yearly

1,310People in this job in Oklahoma

That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($45,760). Oklahoma ranks 36th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders in Oklahoma

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$15.94	$33,150
25% of workers	$17.93	$37,290
Half of workers (median)	$20.28	$42,180
75% of workers	$20.35	$42,320
90% of workers	$27.71	$57,640

Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Oklahoma metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Tulsa	$38,690	270
Oklahoma City	$35,990	100

Oklahoma unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders

Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
Job outlook: +1.5% over ten years, little or no change · about 5,200 openings a year (BLS)

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Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	$49,630
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Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	$47,760
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$47,000

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.