What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Cnc Machine Setup?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Cnc Machine Setup jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Nome, AK (24.0% above average), followed by Kentville, NS and Sitka, AK. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Nome, AK $61,011 $5,084 $1,173 $29.33 Kentville, NS $59,811 $4,984 $1,150 $28.76 Sitka, AK $59,249 $4,937 $1,139 $28.49 Dyer, IN $58,870 $4,905 $1,132 $28.30 Duncan, BC $58,792 $4,899 $1,130 $28.27 Oak Bay, BC $58,685 $4,890 $1,128 $28.21 Wyoming, WY $58,656 $4,888 $1,128 $28.20 Victoria, BC $58,436 $4,869 $1,123 $28.09 Mills, WY $58,278 $4,856 $1,120 $28.02 Alberton, PE $57,890 $4,824 $1,113 $27.83

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Q: How much does a Cnc Machine Setup make?

The average annual pay for a cnc machine setup in the United States is $49,183 a year — that works out to approximately $23.65 an hour. The middle 80% of Cnc Machine Setups earn between $36,000 (10th percentile) and $63,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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Cnc Machine Setup Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

$49,183

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Ohio

$47,505

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How much does a Cnc Machine Setup make?

As of Jul 19, 2026, the average annual pay for a Cnc Machine Setup in the United States is $49,183 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $23.65 an hour. This is the equivalent of $945/week or $4,098/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $69,000 and as low as $29,500, the majority of Cnc Machine Setup salaries currently range between $41,000 (25th percentile) to $56,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $63,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Cnc Machine Setup varies greatly (by as much as 15000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Cnc Machine Setup in your area makes on average $47,505 per year, or $1,678 (3.412%) less than the national average annual salary of $49,183. Ohio ranks number 39 out of 50 states nationwide for Cnc Machine Setup salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Cnc Machine Setup jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Cnc Machine Setup Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Cnc Machine Setup job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Kentville, NS, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $10,066 (20.5%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $11,828 (24.0%) above the $49,183 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Cnc Machine Setup appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Nome, AK, and Alberton, PE, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Cnc Machine Setup role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Nome, AK	$61,011	$5,084	$1,173	$29.33
Kentville, NS	$59,811	$4,984	$1,150	$28.76
Sitka, AK	$59,249	$4,937	$1,139	$28.49
Dyer, IN	$58,870	$4,905	$1,132	$28.30
Duncan, BC	$58,792	$4,899	$1,130	$28.27
Oak Bay, BC	$58,685	$4,890	$1,128	$28.21
Wyoming, WY	$58,656	$4,888	$1,128	$28.20
Victoria, BC	$58,436	$4,869	$1,123	$28.09
Mills, WY	$58,278	$4,856	$1,120	$28.02
Alberton, PE	$57,890	$4,824	$1,113	$27.83

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