Computer Numerical Control Machinist

Computer Numerical Control Machinist Salary

$29.5K

$48K

$69K

$49,183

/year

$23.65

/hour

Computer Numerical Control Machinist Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$49,183

Columbus

Ohio

$47,505

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    How much does a Computer Numerical Control Machinist make?

    As of Sep 10, 2026, the average annual pay for a Computer Numerical Control Machinist 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 Computer Numerical Control Machinist 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 Computer Numerical Control Machinist 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 Computer Numerical Control Machinist 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 38 out of 50 states nationwide for Computer Numerical Control Machinist salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Computer Numerical Control Machinist 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 Computer Numerical Control Machinist Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Computer Numerical Control Machinist job is above the national average. Topping the list is Green River, WY, , with San Mateo, CA, and San Francisco, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. San Francisco, CA, beats the national average by $16,860 (34.3%), and Green River, WY, furthers that trend with another $19,615 (39.9%) 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 Computer Numerical Control Machinist appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 8% between Green River, WY, and Kentville, NS, , 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 Computer Numerical Control Machinist role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Green River, WY

    $68,798

    $33.08

    San Mateo, CA

    $66,160

    $31.81

    San Francisco, CA

    $66,043

    $31.75

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $65,469

    $31.48

    Berkeley, CA

    $64,117

    $30.83

    San Jose, CA

    $64,065

    $30.80

    Santa Rosa, CA

    $63,904

    $30.72

    Livermore, CA

    $63,784

    $30.67

    Barnstable Town, MA

    $63,675

    $30.61

    Kentville, NS

    $63,241

    $30.40

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    Infographic detailing Computer Numerical Control Machinist salary across the United States as of September 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $49,183 per year or $23.65 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.