Salary guide, May 2025
CNC Machine Operator pay in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
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The median annual wage for Machinists in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD was $60,280 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $47,520 and $73,220.
The Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD median is $1,530 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 baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $43,380 | $47,520 | $60,280 | $73,220 | $82,490 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20.85 | $22.85 | $28.98 | $35.20 | $39.66 |
BLS estimated 750 workers employed in this occupation in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD. Location quotient: 0.3.
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 $60,280. The all-occupations median in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD is $59,070. Ratio: 1.02 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 0.3 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 | $48,220 | $61,290 | $74,450 |
| May 2025 | $47,520 | $60,280 | $73,220 |
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, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| York-Hanover, PA | $53,290 | $48,170 to $64,480 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $46,570 | $39,560 to $50,830 |
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