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CNC machinist salary in United States, 2026

How much does a CNC Machinist make in the United States?

Average base salary

$28.38
Average $28.38
Low $20.50
High $39.29

The average salary for a cnc machinist is $28.38 per hour in the United States. 36.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 12, 2026).

CNC Machinist job openings in United States

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CNC Machinist
WinTec Arrowmaker, Inc4.5out of 5 stars.
Tampa, FL
$32 - $37 an hour
Full-time
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for CNC Machinist in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
MERCOR
 
$306,800per year
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Microsoft
 
$158,000per year
COMTEC
 
$150,800per year
Booz Allen Hamilton
 
$138,800per year
Veracity
 
$136,000per year
SLAC National Accelerator Labo...
 
$135,200per year

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Highest paying cities for CNC Machinists near United States

  1. Fremont, CA
    $32.93 per hour
  2. Minneapolis, MN
    $31.88 per hour
  3. Westfield, MA
    $31.22 per hour
  4. Hillsboro, OR
    $30.30 per hour
  5. Tempe, AZ
    $29.36 per hour

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The average salary for a CNC Machinist is $28.38 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 36.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 12, 2026.

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CNC Machinist salaries typically range between a low of $20.50 and a high of $39.29 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for CNC Machinist include Fremont, CA at $32.93 per hour, Minneapolis, MN at $31.88 per hour, and Westfield, MA at $31.22 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for CNC Machinist include MERCOR ($306,800 per year) and Microsoft ($158,000 per year).

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