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What are typical cnc machinist salaries? Do some companies pay a lot more for this position than others? What does a top earner make in this field?

What skills should you learn to increase your salary?

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protozee in New Haven, Michigan

64 months ago

any where from 9 hr cnc lock and load to 23 or so for cnc program and set up useing cad cam

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michael simon in Bronx, New York

51 months ago

do your own setting read edit write understand g.codes m.codes speeds feeds subroutines jaw boring solve problems.
knowing materials you working with acheiving tolerances.
also tooling tips grades.

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keith in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

47 months ago

I was making a little over $25.00/hour + Benefits, in the CNC Machinist area, Job Shop type Manufacturing,
Oklahoma City Salaries average $18.00/hour

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Jeff in Georgetown, Massachusetts

47 months ago

I work for a staffing agency also, always in need of quality cnc machinists in Massachusetts. Salary and benefits vary from 18/hr to 27/hour depending on set-up, programming; type of machines, etc. Give us a call if you are looking in the Mass. area. -- Jeff -- 978-352-3383

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Vinny in Akron, Ohio

39 months ago

A local shop here in Akron just cut wages by 15%.I don't know the details/terms of concession. Master machinist/operator made $18-$19 / 50-60hr.week.

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