Salary guide, May 2025
CNC Machine Operator pay in Longview-Kelso, WA
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The median annual wage for Machinists in Longview-Kelso, WA was $63,190 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $56,750 and $74,460.
The Longview-Kelso, WA median is $4,440 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 longview-Kelso, WA?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $46,580 | $56,750 | $63,190 | $74,460 | $85,410 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $22.40 | $27.28 | $30.38 | $35.80 | $41.06 |
BLS estimated 140 workers employed in this occupation in Longview-Kelso, WA. Location quotient: 1.84.
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 $63,190. The all-occupations median in Longview-Kelso, WA is $57,420. Ratio: 1.10 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 1.84 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 | $51,580 | $61,140 | $75,230 |
| May 2025 | $56,750 | $63,190 | $74,460 |
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, Longview-Kelso, WA. 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-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $64,170 | $53,840 to $76,590 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $55,660 | $54,260 to $61,010 |
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