Salary guide, May 2025
CNC Machine Operator pay in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX
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The median annual wage for Machinists in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX was $59,030 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $49,230 and $73,040.
The Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX median is $280 above 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 austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $41,740 | $49,230 | $59,030 | $73,040 | $77,650 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20.07 | $23.67 | $28.38 | $35.12 | $37.33 |
BLS estimated 1,210 workers employed in this occupation in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX. Location quotient: 0.51.
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 $59,030. The all-occupations median in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX is $56,950. Ratio: 1.04 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 0.51 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 | $47,050 | $57,080 | $64,920 |
| May 2025 | $49,230 | $59,030 | $73,040 |
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, Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $50,420 | $43,980 to $59,590 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $55,560 | $52,390 to $61,630 |
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