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10 of the Most Popular Types of Cnc Operator Jobs in 2026

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In order to become a CNC operator (or programmer), must have high school diploma or GED certificate. High school graduates who have completed and excelled in shop and computer programming courses are typically preferred by employers. After earning a high school diploma, you may pursue degree or certificate programs as well. Community colleges and vocational or trade schools offer numerous industry-specific programs which translate directly to CNC programmer roles. These courses include computer-aided manufacturing, production machining techniques, measurements and calculations, and shop practices.

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Top Types Of Cnc Operator Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Cnc Operator positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Cnc Router Machine Operator

    Salary range: $36,000 - $46,500

    Cnc Router Machine Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Cnc Router Machine Operator jobs pay between $36,000 (25th percentile) and $46,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Cnc Router Machine Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Military Machinist

    Salary range: $43,500 - $59,500

    Military Machinist is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Military Machinist jobs pay between $43,500 (25th percentile) and $59,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Military Machinist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Cnc Drill Operator

    Salary range: $41,000 - $56,000

    Cnc Drill Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Cnc Drill Operator jobs pay between $41,000 (25th percentile) and $56,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Cnc Drill Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Haas Cnc Operator

    Salary range: $41,000 - $56,000

    Haas Cnc Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Haas Cnc Operator jobs pay between $41,000 (25th percentile) and $56,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Haas Cnc Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Entry Level Cnc Operator

    Salary range: $38,000 - $53,500

    Entry Level Cnc Operator is a typical job search query Most salaries for Entry Level Cnc Operator jobs pay between $38,000 (25th percentile) and $53,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Entry Level Cnc Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Gear Hobbing

    Salary range: $70,000 - $77,000

    Gear Hobbing is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Gear Hobbing jobs pay between $70,000 (25th percentile) and $77,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Gear Hobbing job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Turret Lathe Operator

    Salary range: $39,500 - $52,000

    Turret Lathe Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Turret Lathe Operator jobs pay between $39,500 (25th percentile) and $52,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Turret Lathe Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Cnc Plasma Cutter Operator

    Salary range: $38,000 - $53,500

    Cnc Plasma Cutter Operator is a typical job search query Most salaries for Cnc Plasma Cutter Operator jobs pay between $38,000 (25th percentile) and $53,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Cnc Plasma Cutter Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Cnc Swiss Machine Operator

    Salary range: $41,000 - $56,000

    Cnc Swiss Machine Operator is a typical job search query Most salaries for Cnc Swiss Machine Operator jobs pay between $41,000 (25th percentile) and $56,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Cnc Swiss Machine Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Jobandtalent

    Salary range: $31,500 - $64,000

    Jobandtalent is a typical job search query Most salaries for Jobandtalent jobs pay between $31,500 (25th percentile) and $64,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Jobandtalent job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

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