Salary guide, May 2025
CNC Machine Operator pay in Eugene-Springfield, OR
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The median annual wage for Machinists in Eugene-Springfield, OR was $55,440 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $47,260 and $64,130.
The Eugene-Springfield, OR median is $3,310 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 eugene-Springfield, OR?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,250 | $47,260 | $55,440 | $64,130 | $76,920 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $19.35 | $22.72 | $26.65 | $30.83 | $36.98 |
BLS estimated 230 workers employed in this occupation in Eugene-Springfield, OR. Location quotient: 0.79.
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 $55,440. The all-occupations median in Eugene-Springfield, OR is $49,680. Ratio: 1.12 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 0.79 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 | $45,600 | $58,350 | $64,690 |
| May 2025 | $47,260 | $55,440 | $64,130 |
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, Eugene-Springfield, OR. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Albany, OR | $71,300 | $60,080 to $83,350 |
| Corvallis, OR | $51,110 | $45,780 to $60,670 |
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