Cnc Laser Programmer Salary in the United States

How much does a Cnc Laser Programmer make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Cnc Laser Programmer in the United States is $48,327 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

However, a Cnc Laser Programmer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $58,740
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,701 to $53,778
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,668
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Cnc Laser Programmer Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $53,778 $4,481 $1,034 $26
Average $48,327 $4,027 $929 $23
25th Percentile $41,701 $3,475 $802 $20
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Key Factors That Influence Cnc Laser Programmer Salaries

A Cnc Laser Programmer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Cnc Laser Programmer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Cnc Laser Programmer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $49,914
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $68,241
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $80,921
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $86,461
  • Expert (over 8 years): $96,906
Levels Salary
Cnc Laser... Level Cnc Laser Programmer$49,914
Non-Profi... Level Cnc Laser Programmer$68,241
Non-Profi... Level Cnc Laser Programmer$80,921
Non-Profi... Level Cnc Laser Programmer$86,461
Non-Profi... Level Cnc Laser Programmer$96,906
$49,914 0 yr
$68,241 < 2 yrs
$80,921 2-4 yrs
$86,461 5-8 yrs
$96,906 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Cnc Laser Programmers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $60,955
  • San Francisco: $60,356
  • Oakland: $59,017

What Skills Can Increase a Cnc Laser Programmer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 9.38% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Programming (Mentioned in 3.18% Job Postings): Executing logic to facilitate computing operations and functionality in one or more languages.
  • Word Processing (Mentioned in 1.77% Job Postings): word processing, operation in which a text-editing software program called a word processor is used to create a document on a computer. A word-processing system can produce a wide variety of documents, including letters, memoranda, and manuals, rapidly and at relatively low cost.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 9.38%
Programming 3.18%
Word Processing 1.77%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Cnc Laser Programmer's salary.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
  • PowerPoint: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Attention to Detail: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Presentation
$58,959
22%
PowerPoint
$57,026
18%
Attention to Detail
$57,026
18%
Administrative Support
$56,060
16%
Microsoft Office
$55,576
15%
Collaboration
$55,093
14%
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Cnc Laser Programmer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cnc Laser Programmer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

Salary Trends for Cnc Laser Programmer

Salaries for a Cnc Laser Programmer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $49,560 in 2023 to around $48,630 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Cnc Laser Programmer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Cnc Laser Programmer Over Time

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$49,440
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