Salary guide, May 2025
CNC Machine Operator pay in Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX
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The median annual wage for Machinists in Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX was $59,800 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $49,490 and $76,130.
The Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX median is $1,050 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 beaumont-Port Arthur, TX?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $44,450 | $49,490 | $59,800 | $76,130 | $103,260 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $21.37 | $23.79 | $28.75 | $36.60 | $49.65 |
BLS estimated 520 workers employed in this occupation in Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX. Location quotient: 1.74.
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 $59,800. The all-occupations median in Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX is $48,630. Ratio: 1.23 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 1.74 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 | $46,580 | $56,670 | $74,690 |
| May 2025 | $49,490 | $59,800 | $76,130 |
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, Beaumont-Port Arthur, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles, LA | $75,580 | $58,530 to $83,060 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $61,280 | $49,480 to $71,770 |
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