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Machine Tool Worker

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AVG. SALARY

$42,100

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EDUCATION

High school preferred +

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JOB OUTLOOK

Stable

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Oklahoma Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$42,100

Entry Annual Wage

$32,930

Experienced Annual Wage

$52,830

Average Hourly Wage

$20.24

Entry Hourly Wage

$15.83

Experienced Hourly Wage

$25.40

Median Hourly Wage

$18.92

Oklahoma Regional Earnings

Oklahoma Metropolitan Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Fort Smith AR-OK MSA $39,550 or $19.01/hr $28,060 or $13.49/hr $48,280 or $23.21/hr
Oklahoma City MSA $39,040 or $18.77/hr $30,750 or $14.78/hr $49,460 or $23.78/hr
Tulsa MSA $44,400 or $21.35/hr $34,300 or $16.49/hr $55,690 or $26.77/hr

Oklahoma Geographical Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $39,100 or $18.80/hr $29,010 or $13.95/hr $49,900 or $23.99/hr
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $43,990 or $21.15/hr $32,930 or $15.83/hr $64,590 or $31.05/hr
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $51,120 or $24.58/hr $36,970 or $17.77/hr $66,020 or $31.74/hr
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $40,180 or $19.32/hr $35,080 or $16.86/hr $49,280 or $23.69/hr

Oklahoma's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)

Outlook Stable
Growth rate is estimated to be 2%
Job Openings 200 estimated annual job openings
Employment 1,997 were employed in this occupation

Oklahoma's Regional Employment and Outlook

Regions with stable outlook (0 to 20% growth rate expected)

Region Employment Projected Growth Rate Annual Openings (growth) Annual Openings (replacement) Annual Openings
Northeast 190 16% 3 N/A 24
Southeast 440 11% 5 N/A 51
Southwest 60 0% 1 N/A 7
Tulsa MSA 730 11% 8 N/A 85
Oklahoma City MSA 330 15% 5 N/A 41

National Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$43,990

Average Hourly Wage

$21.15

Average Annual Range

$31,240 to $59,700

Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.

Where do these numbers come from?


National Employment and Outlook

Outlook stable
  The employment change from 2022 to 2032 is estimated to be +1%.
(The National average for all occupations is +3%)
Job Openings very small number
  A total of 1360 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2022 and 2032.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,670 openings)
Employment small occupation
  This was a small occupation in the United States, employing 139,900 workers in 2022.
(The National average for all occupations is 147,916 workers)
Growth Slower than average growth
  One of the most important factors influencing employment of these workers is the use of laborsaving machinery. Many firms are continuing to expand the use of technologies to improve quality and lower production costs. The use of CNC equipment requires CNC tool programmers instead of machine setters, operators, and tenders. Therefore, demand for most manual tool operators and tenders is likely to be reduced. 
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Manufacturing (NAICS31-330) (79.1%)
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS336000) (17.3%)
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS332000) (17%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (NAICS560000) (15.4%)
  • Administrative and support services (NAICS561000) (15.4%)
  • Employment services (NAICS561300) (15.3%)
  • Motor vehicle parts manufacturing (NAICS336300) (11.9%)
  • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS326000) (11.2%)
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS333000) (10.3%)
  • Plastics product manufacturing (NAICS326100) (10.1%)
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