Salary guide, May 2025
Skilled Machine Operator pay in Kansas City, MO-KS
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The median annual wage for Production Workers, All Other in Kansas City, MO-KS was $40,160 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $36,370 and $45,650.
The Kansas City, MO-KS median is $50 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 kansas City, MO-KS?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $32,750 | $36,370 | $40,160 | $45,650 | $59,670 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.75 | $17.49 | $19.31 | $21.95 | $28.69 |
BLS estimated 1,100 workers employed in this occupation in Kansas City, MO-KS. Location quotient: 0.62.
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 $40,160. The all-occupations median in Kansas City, MO-KS is $50,820. Ratio: 0.79 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 0.62 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 | $36,470 | $39,170 | $45,630 |
| May 2025 | $36,370 | $40,160 | $45,650 |
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, Kansas City, MO-KS. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $43,420 | $35,270 to $57,180 |
| Columbia, MO | $53,510 | $36,160 to $53,510 |
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