How much does a CNC Programmer make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

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$58,653 / yrTotal Pay
$54,809 / yrBase Pay
$3,844 / yrAdditional Pay

$58,653

 / yr
$40K$86K
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The estimated total pay for a CNC Programmer is $58,653 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $54,809 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $3,844 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Top Paying Companies

For a Cnc Programmer in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Cnc Programmer in United States. Employers include SpaceX, GE Aerospace and Boeing.

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SpaceX
SpaceX
$93,512/yr
1K open jobs
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$74,508

 / yr

$31

 / hr

$30

 / hr

$45

 / hr

$83,413

 / yr

$89,471

 / yr

$73,287

 / yr

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$59,965

 / yr

$66,842

 / yr

$79,434

 / yr

$78,889

 / yr

$72,783

 / yr

$45

 / hr

$73,619

 / yr

$73,752

 / yr

$38

 / hr

$37

 / hr

$36

 / hr

$75,910

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Top Paying Industries

For a Cnc Programmer in United States

The top 3 paying industries for a Cnc Programmer in United States are Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $89,471, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $73,287 and Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $66,123.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Aerospace & DefenseAerospace & Defense$89,471

    16% Higher than other industries

  • ManufacturingManufacturing$73,287

    2% Lower than other industries

  • Human Resources & StaffingHuman Resources & Staffing$66,123

    13% Lower than other industries

Aerospace & Defense

Top paying companies in Aerospace & Defense for Cnc Programmer are SpaceX, GE Aerospace, and Boeing.

SpaceXSpaceX$93,512/yr
GE AerospaceGE Aerospace$89,471/yr
BoeingBoeing$83,413/yr

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What is the pay outlook for Engineering?

Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.

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Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Tooling Engineer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$118,800

/yr

$108K | $11K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
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CNC Programmer/Operator

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$66,000

/yr

$63K | $3K

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
CNC Programmer/Machinist

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$30

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
CNC Set Up/Operator

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$25

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
CNC Machinist/Programmer

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$19

/hr

Submitted 2 days ago

4-6 years
2 days ago

CNC Programmer pay FAQ

The national average salary for a CNC Programmer is $54,809 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a CNC Programmer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 934 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a CNC Programmer employees.

The highest salary for a CNC Programmer in United States is $78,550 per year.

The lowest salary for a CNC Programmer in United States is $38,244 per year.

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