verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Machinist Salary in Oklahoma

Median Annual in Oklahoma
$51,120/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$24.58/hr
▼ 13% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Oklahoma

groups Employed in OK
4,230
public U.S. Median
$58,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$58,195 #38 of 51

Machinist pay in Oklahoma, explained

Machinists in Oklahoma earn a median of $51,120 per year ($24.58 per hour), which is 13% below the national median of $58,750. Entry-level workers earn around $36,380, while the most experienced machinists reach about $70,870. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Oklahoma.

Is $51,120 good pay in Oklahoma?

Adjusted for Oklahoma's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $51,120 is worth about $58,195 in national buying power — ranking Oklahoma #38 for real pay (vs #48 on the sticker number).

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Machinist pay by experience in Oklahoma

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,380
$17.49/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$51,120
$24.58/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$70,870
$34.07/hr

Machinist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OK
Oklahoma (here) $51,120 $58,195
Colorado $60,200 $58,417 −$9,080
New Mexico $59,440 $64,460 −$8,320
Texas $59,180 $60,974 −$8,060
Missouri $58,710 $64,646 −$7,590
Kansas $51,220 $56,868 −$100
Arkansas $51,140 $58,824 −$20

Machinist in Oklahoma: FAQ

How much do machinists make in Oklahoma?

Machinists in Oklahoma earn a median of $51,120 per year ($24.58 per hour), compared with $58,750 nationally.

Does Oklahoma pay machinists well?

At $51,120, Oklahoma pays 13% below the national median for machinists. An estimated 4,230 work in the state.

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