Salary guide, May 2025
CNC Machine Operator pay in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL
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The median annual wage for Machinists in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL was $48,160 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $38,030 and $54,760.
The Cape Girardeau, MO-IL median is $10,590 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 cape Girardeau, MO-IL?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $38,030 | $38,030 | $48,160 | $54,760 | $84,900 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $18.28 | $18.28 | $23.15 | $26.33 | $40.82 |
BLS estimated 100 workers employed in this occupation in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL. Location quotient: 1.17.
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 $48,160. The all-occupations median in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL is $44,470. Ratio: 1.08 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 1.17 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 | $43,560 | $51,680 | $61,300 |
| May 2025 | $38,030 | $48,160 | $54,760 |
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, Cape Girardeau, MO-IL. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paducah, KY-IL | $60,300 | $46,860 to $70,090 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $62,210 | $55,630 to $72,540 |
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