Salary guide, May 2025
CNC Machine Operator pay in St. Louis, MO-IL
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The median annual wage for Machinists in St. Louis, MO-IL was $62,210 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $55,630 and $72,540.
The St. Louis, MO-IL median is $3,460 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. Louis, MO-IL?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $47,230 | $55,630 | $62,210 | $72,540 | $89,950 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $22.71 | $26.75 | $29.91 | $34.88 | $43.24 |
BLS estimated 5,620 workers employed in this occupation in St. Louis, MO-IL. Location quotient: 2.27.
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 $62,210. The all-occupations median in St. Louis, MO-IL is $49,990. Ratio: 1.24 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 2.27 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 | $55,800 | $60,850 | $79,730 |
| May 2025 | $55,630 | $62,210 | $72,540 |
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. Louis, MO-IL. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield, IL | $59,340 | $46,400 to $59,840 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $51,850 | $42,400 to $60,060 |
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