Median salary
$77,500
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$63.4k – $93.6k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
48.6%
34 of 70 roles
Live roles
70
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
CNC Machinist
CNC Machinist
Lead CNC Machinist (PM Shift)
CNC Programmer (Mill, Lathe & Swiss)
Senior CNC Programmer
Senior CNC Programmer
Senior Composite CNC Programmer/Machinist
CNC Machinist (Mill & Lathe)
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Thorlabs
|
$67,600 | 6 |
|
Anduril Industries
|
$114,504 | 3 |
Shively Diversified Management Services
|
$52,000 | 3 |
|
General Matter
|
$102,440 | 2 |
Space Kinetic
|
$83,200 | 2 |
Freeform
|
$70,200 | 2 |
|
Figure
|
$166,400 | 1 |
|
Divergent
|
$137,280 | 1 |
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How much do CNC Operator roles in United States pay?
The median salary for CNC Operator roles in United States is $77,500 per year. Most pay falls between $63,440 (25th percentile) and $93,600 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $49,088 to $114,504.
These figures are computed live from 70 active CNC Operator roles in United States on JobsRadar, of which 34 (48.6%) 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 United States include Figure, Neuralink, Divergent and General Matter.
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 United States?
- The median is $77,500 per year, with most pay between $63,440 and $93,600 (25th–75th percentile), based on 34 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the CNC Operator salary range in United States?
- Pay ranges from about $49,088 to $114,504 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $77,500. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.