Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Oklahoma

In Oklahoma, the median pay for paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders is $30.60 an hour ($63,640 a year). About 1,390 people work in this job there.

$30.60Median hourly pay
$48,950–$68,420Middle half of workers, yearly
1,390People in this job in Oklahoma

That is 27% higher than the U.S. median ($50,270). Oklahoma ranks 1st of 43 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders in Oklahoma

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.98$39,480
25% of workers$23.54$48,950
Half of workers (median)$30.60$63,640
75% of workers$32.90$68,420
90% of workers$38.18$79,410

Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Oklahoma metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Oklahoma City$39,520160

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

Education, experience and outlook for paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -3.6% over ten years, declining · about 9,000 openings a year (BLS)

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Industrial Machinery Mechanics$61,540
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Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$42,180
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$37,910
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,630
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$39,310
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45,780
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$47,760

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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.