Salary guide, May 2025
CNC Machine Operator pay in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
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The median annual wage for Machinists in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL was $57,160 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $48,710 and $63,110.
The Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL median is $1,590 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 tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $42,210 | $48,710 | $57,160 | $63,110 | $72,910 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20.29 | $23.42 | $27.48 | $30.34 | $35.05 |
BLS estimated 1,530 workers employed in this occupation in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL. Location quotient: 0.57.
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 $57,160. The all-occupations median in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL is $48,940. Ratio: 1.17 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 0.57 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 | $45,670 | $50,830 | $60,950 |
| May 2025 | $48,710 | $57,160 | $63,110 |
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, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $58,220 | $44,990 to $61,780 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $46,990 | $43,520 to $59,720 |