Cnc Operator salary in the United States

How much does a Cnc Operator make in the United States?

Median base salary

Government data

$50,690

Median $50,690
Low $38,140High $73,890

Based on 169,450 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in United States (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$38,140
25th percentile
$44,930
75th percentile
$61,760
90th percentile
$73,890

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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