Salary guide, May 2025
CNC Machine Operator pay in Champaign-Urbana, IL
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The median annual wage for Machinists in Champaign-Urbana, IL was $58,910 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $49,800 and $76,060.
The Champaign-Urbana, IL median is $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 champaign-Urbana, IL?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $45,470 | $49,800 | $58,910 | $76,060 | $106,040 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $21.86 | $23.94 | $28.32 | $36.57 | $50.98 |
BLS estimated 100 workers employed in this occupation in Champaign-Urbana, IL. 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 $58,910. The all-occupations median in Champaign-Urbana, IL is $50,700. Ratio: 1.16 (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 | $48,140 | $56,690 | $71,940 |
| May 2025 | $49,800 | $58,910 | $76,060 |
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, Champaign-Urbana, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur, IL | $56,980 | $50,550 to $56,980 |
| Kankakee, IL | $47,930 | $46,060 to $63,210 |
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