Cnc Machinist
$32/hr
CNC Machinist
Urbana, OH · On-site
$37/hr
Wheel Machinist - 2nd Shift
Troy, OH · On-site
$18.25 - $24.25/hr
10 of the Most Popular Types of Contract Cnc Programmer Jobs in 2026
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To become a contract CNC programmer, complete an associate degree or certificate program in machine tool programming or numerically controlled programming. Management and supervisory positions may require a bachelor's degree. You must be proficient with reading blueprints and industry-related software, such as MasterCam. Most employers prefer candidates with prior experience as a CNC programmer or CNC operator ; many contract CNC programmers start their careers as an in-house CNC programmer to gain work experience in the industry. Once you are confident in your skills, build a substantial portfolio or successful projects and become an independent contractor. Market your abilities to manufacturing companies to find clients.
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Top Types Of Contract Cnc Programmer Jobs
Hypermill
Salary range: $370,000 - $400,000
Hypermill is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Hypermill jobs pay between $370,000 (25th percentile) and $400,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Hypermill job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
From Home Cnc Swiss Programmer
Salary range: $53,000 - $72,500
From Home Cnc Swiss Programmer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for From Home Cnc Swiss Programmer jobs pay between $53,000 (25th percentile) and $72,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for From Home Cnc Swiss Programmer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Flexible Programmer
Salary range: $53,500 - $107,000
Flexible Programmer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Flexible Programmer jobs pay between $53,500 (25th percentile) and $107,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Flexible Programmer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Cnc Solidworks
Salary range: $73,000 - $93,000
Cnc Solidworks is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Cnc Solidworks jobs pay between $73,000 (25th percentile) and $93,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Cnc Solidworks job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Solidcam
Salary range: $102,000 - $126,500
Solidcam is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Solidcam jobs pay between $102,000 (25th percentile) and $126,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Solidcam job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Aerospace Cnc Programmer
Salary range: $53,000 - $72,500
Aerospace Cnc Programmer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Aerospace Cnc Programmer jobs pay between $53,000 (25th percentile) and $72,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Aerospace Cnc Programmer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Cnc Mastercam Programmer
Salary range: $53,000 - $72,500
Cnc Mastercam Programmer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Cnc Mastercam Programmer jobs pay between $53,000 (25th percentile) and $72,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Cnc Mastercam Programmer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Cnc Wire Edm
Salary range: $41,000 - $56,000
Cnc Wire Edm is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Cnc Wire Edm jobs pay between $41,000 (25th percentile) and $56,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Cnc Wire Edm job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Okuma
Salary range: $56,500 - $71,000
Okuma is a typical job search query Most salaries for Okuma jobs pay between $56,500 (25th percentile) and $71,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Okuma job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Mastercam Contract Programmer
Salary range: $60,000 - $71,000
Mastercam Contract Programmer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Mastercam Contract Programmer jobs pay between $60,000 (25th percentile) and $71,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Mastercam Contract Programmer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.