Salary guide, May 2025
CNC Machine Operator pay in Texarkana, TX-AR
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The median annual wage for Machinists in Texarkana, TX-AR was $49,310 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $40,800 and $57,170.
The Texarkana, TX-AR median is $9,440 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 texarkana, TX-AR?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $33,860 | $40,800 | $49,310 | $57,170 | $68,080 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $16.28 | $19.61 | $23.71 | $27.49 | $32.73 |
BLS estimated 140 workers employed in this occupation in Texarkana, TX-AR. Location quotient: 1.34.
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 $49,310. The all-occupations median in Texarkana, TX-AR is $43,200. Ratio: 1.14 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 1.34 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 | $39,510 | $50,240 | $54,200 |
| May 2025 | $40,800 | $49,310 | $57,170 |
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, Texarkana, TX-AR. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $60,440 | $48,160 to $71,390 |
| Longview, TX | $48,350 | $44,260 to $59,140 |
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