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Press Machine Operator Salary in Oklahoma (2026)
$19.68 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,511/year ($2,793/month) for a single filer
Oklahoma ranks 44th of 49 states for Press Machine Operator pay, with a median about 11% below the national average. Of the 2,480 Press Machine Operator jobs BLS counts in Oklahoma, the typical worker earns $40,930 a year — though pay ranges from $31,230 for newcomers to $64,750 at the top.
Press Machine Operator pay range in Oklahoma
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,230 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,260 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $40,930 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $49,870 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $64,750 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,480 Press Machine Operator jobs in Oklahoma (occupation code 51-4031, “Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oklahoma
A median Press Machine Operator salary of $40,930 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oklahoma state income tax, a single filer keeps about $33,511 — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
| Gross (median) | $40,930 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,732 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,131 |
| Oklahoma state income tax | −$1,556 |
| Take-home (annual) | $33,511 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,793 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Press Machine Operator make in Oklahoma?
- The median Press Machine Operator salary in Oklahoma is $40,930 per year ($19.68 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,260 and $49,870.
- What is the take-home pay for a Press Machine Operator in Oklahoma?
- On the median salary of $40,930, a single filer in Oklahoma takes home about $33,511 per year ($2,793 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
- How many Press Machine Operator jobs are there in Oklahoma?
- BLS counts 2,480 Press Machine Operator jobs in Oklahoma in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Oklahoma state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Oklahoma.