Salary guide, May 2025
CNC Machine Operator pay in Omaha, NE-IA
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The median annual wage for Machinists in Omaha, NE-IA was $58,540 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $46,320 and $66,840.
The Omaha, NE-IA median is $210 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 omaha, NE-IA?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $46,320 | $58,540 | $66,840 | $81,210 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $19.23 | $22.27 | $28.14 | $32.14 | $39.04 |
BLS estimated 240 workers employed in this occupation in Omaha, NE-IA. Location quotient: 0.27.
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 $58,540. The all-occupations median in Omaha, NE-IA is $49,660. Ratio: 1.18 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 0.27 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 | $46,280 | $52,120 | $64,740 |
| May 2025 | $46,320 | $58,540 | $66,840 |
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, Omaha, NE-IA. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, NE | $57,820 | $48,520 to $64,000 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $56,350 | $44,560 to $59,410 |
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