Salary guide, May 2025
CNC Machine Operator pay in Joplin, MO-KS
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The median annual wage for Machinists in Joplin, MO-KS was $46,820 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $42,640 and $57,430.
The Joplin, MO-KS median is $11,930 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 joplin, MO-KS?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $38,860 | $42,640 | $46,820 | $57,430 | $63,680 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $18.68 | $20.50 | $22.51 | $27.61 | $30.62 |
BLS estimated 360 workers employed in this occupation in Joplin, MO-KS. Location quotient: 2.25.
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 $46,820. The all-occupations median in Joplin, MO-KS is $44,980. Ratio: 1.04 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 2.25 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 | $44,450 | $48,960 | $49,930 |
| May 2025 | $42,640 | $46,820 | $57,430 |
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, Joplin, MO-KS. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $56,460 | $47,200 to $60,850 |
| Springfield, MO | $51,100 | $46,580 to $60,900 |
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