Salary guide, May 2025
CMM Programmer pay in Georgia
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The median annual wage for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers in Georgia was $46,130 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $38,400 and $58,120.
The Georgia median is $2,440 below the national median of $48,570, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
CMM Programmer is shown within the broader published occupation. BLS does not separate this plant-specific title, seniority, shift, process or credential. Compare the duties with the SOC definition before using the range.
What should you know about georgia?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $33,860 | $38,400 | $46,130 | $58,120 | $71,450 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $16.28 | $18.46 | $22.18 | $27.94 | $34.35 |
BLS estimated 19,980 workers employed in this occupation in Georgia. Location quotient: 1.06.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $35,510 | $39,890 | $48,570 | $61,440 | $77,860 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $17.07 | $19.18 | $23.35 | $29.54 | $37.44 |
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $37,210 | $44,020 | $51,400 |
| May 2025 | $38,400 | $46,130 | $58,120 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers, Georgia. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Warner Robins, GA | $50,860 | $46,090 to $60,330 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $38,720 | $36,200 to $47,720 |
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