Salary guide, May 2025
CNC Machine Operator pay in Lewiston-Auburn, ME
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The median annual wage for Machinists in Lewiston-Auburn, ME was $59,020 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $44,130 and $65,670.
The Lewiston-Auburn, ME median is $270 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 lewiston-Auburn, ME?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $37,330 | $44,130 | $59,020 | $65,670 | $65,670 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $17.95 | $21.22 | $28.37 | $31.57 | $31.57 |
BLS estimated 90 workers employed in this occupation in Lewiston-Auburn, ME. Location quotient: 1.
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 $59,020. The all-occupations median in Lewiston-Auburn, ME is $49,540. Ratio: 1.19 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 1 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 | $46,100 | $55,840 | $63,600 |
| May 2025 | $44,130 | $59,020 | $65,670 |
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, Lewiston-Auburn, ME. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $65,200 | $51,870 to $76,320 |
| Bangor, ME | $54,080 | $47,580 to $65,950 |
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