Salary guide, May 2025
CNC Machine Operator pay in St. Joseph, MO-KS
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The median annual wage for Machinists in St. Joseph, MO-KS was $66,390 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $49,600 and $66,390.
The St. Joseph, MO-KS median is $7,640 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 st. Joseph, MO-KS?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $38,190 | $49,600 | $66,390 | $66,390 | $73,690 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $18.36 | $23.85 | $31.92 | $31.92 | $35.43 |
BLS estimated 80 workers employed in this occupation in St. Joseph, MO-KS. Location quotient: 0.77.
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 $66,390. The all-occupations median in St. Joseph, MO-KS is $47,350. Ratio: 1.40 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 0.77 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 | $51,320 | $62,160 | $64,300 |
| May 2025 | $49,600 | $66,390 | $66,390 |
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, St. Joseph, MO-KS. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $56,740 | $47,640 to $64,080 |
| Lawrence, KS | $50,460 | $46,800 to $63,360 |
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