What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Entry Level Cnc Operator?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Entry Level Cnc Operator jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Ione, CA (43.2% above average), followed by Nome, AK and Berkeley, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Ione, CA $67,351 $5,612 $1,295 $32.38 Nome, AK $58,331 $4,860 $1,121 $28.04 Berkeley, CA $57,576 $4,798 $1,107 $27.68 Santa Clarita, CA $57,138 $4,761 $1,098 $27.47 Sitka, AK $56,647 $4,720 $1,089 $27.23 San Francisco, CA $55,401 $4,616 $1,065 $26.64 Santa Clara, CA $55,225 $4,602 $1,062 $26.55 Sunnyvale, CA $55,188 $4,599 $1,061 $26.53 Livermore, CA $55,157 $4,596 $1,060 $26.52 Norwood, NJ $55,011 $4,584 $1,057 $26.45

Entry Level Cnc Operator

Entry Level Cnc Operator Salary

Q: How much does an Entry Level Cnc Operator make?

The average annual pay for an entry level cnc operator in the United States is $47,022 a year — that works out to approximately $22.61 an hour. The middle 80% of Entry Level Cnc Operators earn between $34,000 (10th percentile) and $61,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Entry Level Cnc Operator Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Entry Level Cnc Operator in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Maintenance Machinist at $18,098 (38.5%) above Entry Level Cnc Operator. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Maintenance Machinist $65,120 $5,426 $1,252 $31.31 Cnc Machine Maintenance $63,874 $5,322 $1,228 $30.71 Multi Spindle Operator $53,999 $4,499 $1,038 $25.96 Cnc Lathe Machinist $50,220 $4,185 $965 $24.14 General Machinist $47,912 $3,992 $921 $23.03

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Entry Level Cnc Operator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$47,022

Columbus

Ohio

$45,419

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How much does an Entry Level Cnc Operator make?

As of Jul 30, 2026, the average annual pay for an Entry Level Cnc Operator in the United States is $47,022 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $22.61 an hour. This is the equivalent of $904/week or $3,918/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $66,500 and as low as $28,500, the majority of Entry Level Cnc Operator salaries currently range between $38,000 (25th percentile) to $53,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $61,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Entry Level Cnc Operator varies greatly (by as much as 15500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

An Entry Level Cnc Operator in your area makes on average $45,419 per year, or $1,603 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $47,022. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Entry Level Cnc Operator salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Entry Level Cnc Operator 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 Entry Level Cnc Operator Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Entry Level Cnc Operator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Ione, CA, , with Nome, AK, and Berkeley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, CA, beats the national average by $10,554 (22.4%), and Ione, CA, furthers that trend with another $20,329 (43.2%) above the $47,022 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Entry Level Cnc Operator appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

However, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies modestly at 20% between Ione, CA, and Norwood, NJ, , suggesting it may be difficult to see much positive wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may help determine the balance between location and salary for an Entry Level Cnc Operator role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Ione, CA	$67,351	$5,612	$1,295	$32.38
Nome, AK	$58,331	$4,860	$1,121	$28.04
Berkeley, CA	$57,576	$4,798	$1,107	$27.68
Santa Clarita, CA	$57,138	$4,761	$1,098	$27.47
Sitka, AK	$56,647	$4,720	$1,089	$27.23
San Francisco, CA	$55,401	$4,616	$1,065	$26.64
Santa Clara, CA	$55,225	$4,602	$1,062	$26.55
Sunnyvale, CA	$55,188	$4,599	$1,061	$26.53
Livermore, CA	$55,157	$4,596	$1,060	$26.52
Norwood, NJ	$55,011	$4,584	$1,057	$26.45

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Entry Level Cnc Operator Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Entry Level Cnc Operator category.

For example Maintenance Machinist jobs pay as much as $18,098 (38.5%) more than the average Entry Level Cnc Operator salary of $47,022. If you're qualified, finding work as an Maintenance Machinist may help you make more money than that of the average Entry Level Cnc Operator position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Maintenance Machinist	$65,120	$5,426	$1,252	$31.31
Cnc Machine Maintenance	$63,874	$5,322	$1,228	$30.71
Multi Spindle Operator	$53,999	$4,499	$1,038	$25.96
Cnc Lathe Machinist	$50,220	$4,185	$965	$24.14
General Machinist	$47,912	$3,992	$921	$23.03

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Infographic detailing Entry Level Cnc Operator salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $47,022 per year or $22.61 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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