Salary guide, May 2025
CNC Machine Operator pay in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
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The median annual wage for Machinists in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX was $59,830 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $48,820 and $71,230.
The Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX median is $1,080 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 dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,110 | $48,820 | $59,830 | $71,230 | $81,930 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $19.28 | $23.47 | $28.76 | $34.25 | $39.39 |
BLS estimated 4,660 workers employed in this occupation in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX. Location quotient: 0.62.
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 $59,830. The all-occupations median in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX is $51,440. Ratio: 1.16 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 0.62 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 | $46,970 | $57,400 | $66,600 |
| May 2025 | $48,820 | $59,830 | $71,230 |
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, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $49,710 | $33,300 to $61,820 |
| Waco, TX | $50,380 | $45,080 to $70,820 |