Salary guide, May 2025
Skilled Machine Operator pay in Asheville, NC
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The median annual wage for Production Workers, All Other in Asheville, NC was $42,810 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $38,170 and $51,300.
The Asheville, NC median is $2,700 above the national median of $40,110, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other
Skilled 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 asheville, NC?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $34,970 | $38,170 | $42,810 | $51,300 | $63,340 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $16.81 | $18.35 | $20.58 | $24.66 | $30.45 |
BLS estimated 580 workers employed in this occupation in Asheville, NC. Location quotient: 1.98.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $31,200 | $36,030 | $40,110 | $49,010 | $61,530 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $17.32 | $19.29 | $23.56 | $29.58 |
What should you know about role pay against all occupations here?
The published Skilled Machine Operator median is $42,810. The all-occupations median in Asheville, NC is $46,870. Ratio: 0.91 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 1.98 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 | $36,580 | $38,870 | $47,470 |
| May 2025 | $38,170 | $42,810 | $51,300 |
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 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other, Asheville, NC. 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 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson City, TN | $42,480 | $35,580 to $46,360 |
| Morristown, TN | $45,130 | $36,080 to $57,430 |
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