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CNC machinist salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$27.97
Average $27.97
Low $20.37
High $38.40

The average salary for a cnc machinist is $27.97 per hour in the United States. 34.9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

CNC Machinist job openings in United States

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CNC Machinist
Husky Injection Molding3.7out of 5 stars.
Milton, VT
$27 - $31 an hour
Full-time
4 weeks 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.
Schultes Precision Manufacturi...
 
$300,000per year
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Microsoft
 
$158,000per year
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COMTEC
 
$150,800per year
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Booz Allen Hamilton
 
$138,800per year
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Veracity
 
$136,000per year
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SLAC National Accelerator Labo...
 
$135,200per year
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Highest paying cities for CNC Machinists near United States

  1. Minneapolis, MN
    $31.19 per hour
  2. Tempe, AZ
    $29.00 per hour
  3. Fort Collins, CO
    $28.73 per hour
  4. Phoenix, AZ
    $28.23 per hour
  5. Wheeling, IL
    $27.85 per hour

Where can a CNC Machinist earn more?

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