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CNC operator salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$22.85
Average $22.85
Low $16.84
High $31.01

The average salary for a cnc operator is $22.85 per hour in the United States. 16.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 20, 2026).

CNC Operator job openings in United States

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CNC Machine Operator
Schivo Medical3.1out of 5 stars.
Plainview, NY
$20 - $22 an hour
Full-time
16 hours ago

Highest paying companies for CNC Operator in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Thomas Sign & Awning
 
$401,000per year
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Schaeffler Group
 
$400,000per year
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ROTOMETRICS
 
$400,000per year
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Springfield Technical Communit...
 
$124,800per year
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Science and Engineering Servic...
 
$106,150per year
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Tighe & Bond
 
$106,150per year
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Highest paying cities for CNC Operators near United States

  1. Kenosha, WI
    $25.53 per hour
  2. Greenville, SC
    $25.30 per hour
  3. Elkhart, IN
    $23.21 per hour
  4. Summerville, SC
    $23.06 per hour
  5. Manitowoc, WI
    $23.04 per hour

Where can a CNC Operator earn more?

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How much do similar professions as CNC Operator get paid in United States?

Entry Level CNC Operator

Job openings
Average $19.72 per hour

Junior CNC Operator

Job openings
Average $24.12 per hour