Salary guide, May 2025
CNC Machine Operator pay in Athens-Clarke County, GA
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The median annual wage for Machinists in Athens-Clarke County, GA was $56,010 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $45,650 and $62,120.
The Athens-Clarke County, GA median is $2,740 below the national median of $58,750, both from BLS May 2025.
Direct match · SOC 51-4041 Machinists
CNC Machine Operator 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 athens-Clarke County, GA?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $37,440 | $45,650 | $56,010 | $62,120 | $72,330 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $18.00 | $21.95 | $26.93 | $29.86 | $34.78 |
BLS estimated 120 workers employed in this occupation in Athens-Clarke County, GA. Location quotient: 0.68.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $39,200 | $47,570 | $58,750 | $67,700 | $80,010 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $18.85 | $22.87 | $28.24 | $32.55 | $38.47 |
What should you know about role pay against all occupations here?
The published CNC Machine Operator median is $56,010. The all-occupations median in Athens-Clarke County, GA is $41,220. Ratio: 1.36 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 0.68 measures how concentrated this occupation's employment is here against the nation. It is not a wage index.
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $43,360 | $53,160 | $59,370 |
| May 2025 | $45,650 | $56,010 | $62,120 |
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 51-4041 Machinists, Athens-Clarke County, GA. 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 51-4041 Machinists, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Gainesville, GA | $55,620 | $41,870 to $62,620 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $57,970 | $46,010 to $62,850 |
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