Salary guide, May 2025
CNC Machine Operator pay in Wheeling, WV-OH
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The median annual wage for Machinists in Wheeling, WV-OH was $58,780 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $46,350 and $62,070.
The Wheeling, WV-OH median is $30 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 wheeling, WV-OH?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $38,270 | $46,350 | $58,780 | $62,070 | $72,060 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $18.40 | $22.29 | $28.26 | $29.84 | $34.64 |
BLS estimated 60 workers employed in this occupation in Wheeling, WV-OH. 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 $58,780. The all-occupations median in Wheeling, WV-OH is $44,250. Ratio: 1.33 (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 | $45,050 | $51,060 | $59,280 |
| May 2025 | $46,350 | $58,780 | $62,070 |
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, Wheeling, WV-OH. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $46,530 | $46,530 to $49,250 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $57,040 | $46,890 to $63,360 |
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