Salary guide, May 2025
CNC Machine Operator pay in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
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The median annual wage for Machinists in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI was $59,310 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $47,850 and $64,560.
The Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI median is $560 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 detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $38,650 | $47,850 | $59,310 | $64,560 | $78,730 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $18.58 | $23.01 | $28.51 | $31.04 | $37.85 |
BLS estimated 7,680 workers employed in this occupation in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI. Location quotient: 2.19.
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 $59,310. The all-occupations median in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI is $52,080. Ratio: 1.14 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 2.19 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 | $46,470 | $57,240 | $65,680 |
| May 2025 | $47,850 | $59,310 | $64,560 |
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, Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flint, MI | $62,850 | $48,010 to $80,120 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $55,500 | $47,260 to $63,650 |
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