Salary guide, May 2025
CNC Machine Operator pay in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
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The median annual wage for Machinists in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN was $60,500 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $49,150 and $71,430.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN median is $1,750 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 louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,780 | $49,150 | $60,500 | $71,430 | $79,570 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $19.60 | $23.63 | $29.09 | $34.34 | $38.25 |
BLS estimated 990 workers employed in this occupation in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN. Location quotient: 0.78.
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 $60,500. The all-occupations median in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN is $48,370. Ratio: 1.25 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 0.78 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 | $47,070 | $57,280 | $66,290 |
| May 2025 | $49,150 | $60,500 | $71,430 |
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, Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown, KY | $57,480 | $42,950 to $63,970 |
| Columbus, IN | $61,230 | $60,470 to $61,230 |
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