Salary guide, May 2025
CNC Machinist pay in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
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The median annual wage for Machinists in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ was $62,750 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $50,920 and $78,240.
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ median is $4,000 above the national median of $58,750, both from BLS May 2025.
Direct match · SOC 51-4041 Machinists
CNC Machinist 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 new York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $44,930 | $50,920 | $62,750 | $78,240 | $92,460 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $21.60 | $24.48 | $30.17 | $37.61 | $44.45 |
BLS estimated 4,300 workers employed in this occupation in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ. Location quotient: 0.25.
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 Machinist median is $62,750. The all-occupations median in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ is $61,430. Ratio: 1.02 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 0.25 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 | $49,760 | $62,320 | $77,900 |
| May 2025 | $50,920 | $62,750 | $78,240 |
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, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $63,100 | $50,870 to $78,990 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $71,290 | $53,730 to $84,020 |
What does this data mean for your opening?
Validation of CNC Machinist wages in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area occurs within the Machinists (SOC 51-4041) occupational group. These professionals handle NIMS machining credentials, print reading, GD&T, and control platforms such as industrial robot controllers, CNC control systems, conversational CNC controls, CNC operating controls, or integrated automation.
Manufacturing Headhunters supports hiring managers by providing transparent market data from the May 2025 release.
The local median wage is $62,750, reflecting a change of 430 from the previous year. The middle-band width is 27320. Consequently, the local median is higher than the national figure. National industry medians for context include $108,490 for Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing and $88,750 for Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing.
Comparisons for the New York area are made with Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury and Trenton-Princeton. Bridgeport reports a median of $63,100, while Trenton-Princeton reports $71,290. The location quotient is 0.25. These figures demonstrate employment concentration in the metro areas. Note that BLS data is restricted to base salary and does not include employer benefits, performance bonuses, or other non-salary components of the total compensation package.
All figures are sourced directly from the May 2025 BLS release without estimation. The median change and band width are precise outputs from the source. Employers should use these broader occupational benchmarks as a starting point, integrating them with the specific technical requirements and experience grades necessary for their unique CNC manufacturing roles.
Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?
What is the local median annual salary for a machinist?
The median annual wage for Machinists in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro is $62,750, based on May 2025 data.
How does the local median compare to the national median?
The New York area median of $62,750 is higher than the national median of $58,750. This illustrates the market positioning in the region.
Does the BLS data account for the differences in CNC operations?
No, the data is captured within the wider Machinists occupation category and does not distinguish between specific CNC machine types, seniority, or plant environments.
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