Median salary
$93,600
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$83.2k – $118.6k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
57.7%
15 of 26 roles
Live roles
26
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
CNC Machinist
CNC Machinist
Lead CNC Machinist (PM Shift)
Senior CNC Programmer
CNC Programmer (Mill, Lathe & Swiss)
Senior CNC Programmer
Senior Composite CNC Programmer/Machinist
CNC Machinist (Mill & Lathe)
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Anduril Industries
|
$118,924 | 2 |
|
General Matter
|
$102,440 | 2 |
Space Kinetic
|
$83,200 | 2 |
Freeform
|
$70,200 | 2 |
|
Figure
|
$166,400 | 1 |
|
Divergent
|
$137,280 | 1 |
|
Neuralink
|
$122,751 | 1 |
|
Vast
|
$111,280 | 1 |
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How much do CNC Operator roles in California pay?
The median salary for CNC Operator roles in California is $93,600 per year. Most pay falls between $83,200 (25th percentile) and $118,628 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $68,640 to $131,706.
These figures are computed live from 26 active CNC Operator roles in California on JobsRadar, of which 15 (57.7%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid CNC Operator roles in California include Figure, Neuralink, Divergent and Anduril Industries.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average CNC Operator salary in California?
- The median is $93,600 per year, with most pay between $83,200 and $118,628 (25th–75th percentile), based on 15 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the CNC Operator salary range in California?
- Pay ranges from about $68,640 to $131,706 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $93,600. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.