Salary guide, May 2025
CNC Machine Operator pay in Macon-Bibb County, GA
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The median annual wage for Machinists in Macon-Bibb County, GA was $50,250 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $44,870 and $64,050.
The Macon-Bibb County, GA median is $8,500 below the national median of $58,750, both from BLS May 2025.
Direct match · SOC 51-4041 Machinists
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What should you know about macon-Bibb County, GA?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $38,210 | $44,870 | $50,250 | $64,050 | $80,100 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $18.37 | $21.57 | $24.16 | $30.79 | $38.51 |
BLS estimated 120 workers employed in this occupation in Macon-Bibb County, GA. Location quotient: 0.68.
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 $50,250. The all-occupations median in Macon-Bibb County, GA is $45,160. Ratio: 1.11 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 0.68 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 | $40,530 | $47,650 | $62,630 |
| May 2025 | $44,870 | $50,250 | $64,050 |
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, Macon-Bibb County, GA. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Warner Robins, GA | $68,060 | $40,010 to $73,320 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $56,270 | $43,950 to $65,750 |
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