Salary guide, May 2025
CNC Machine Operator pay in Bellingham, WA
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The median annual wage for Machinists in Bellingham, WA was $59,910 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $49,890 and $74,360.
The Bellingham, WA median is $1,160 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 bellingham, WA?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $46,330 | $49,890 | $59,910 | $74,360 | $109,980 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $22.27 | $23.99 | $28.80 | $35.75 | $52.87 |
BLS estimated 150 workers employed in this occupation in Bellingham, WA. Location quotient: 0.86.
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 $59,910. The all-occupations median in Bellingham, WA is $57,820. Ratio: 1.04 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 0.86 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 | $48,380 | $58,200 | $72,580 |
| May 2025 | $49,890 | $59,910 | $74,360 |
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, Bellingham, WA. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $66,280 | $58,590 to $75,600 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $80,620 | $60,550 to $95,560 |
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