What are the main factors that influence a CNC Operator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A CNC Operator's salary?

A CNC Operator's salary grows with experience: a Machinist I (0-1 years)earns $48,116, a CNC Operator (1-3 years)earns $61,290, a Machinist III (3-5 years)earns $68,721, a Machinist IV (5-7 years)earns $76,731, a Machine Shop Production Supervisor I (7+ years)earns $68,727,

What are the highest paying states for a CNC Operator?

CNC Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for CNC Operator roles are District of Columbia $65,727, California $65,478, Massachusetts $64,605. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of CNC Operator roles make?

Salaries for CNC Operator level roles vary by specialization: Cnc Programmer And Operator: $72,268; CNC Operator III: $71,290; CNC Mill Operator: $63,543; CNC Lathe Operator: $63,543; CNC Operator II: $62,600.

CNC Operator Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a CNC Operator make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a CNC Operator in Rhode Island is $61,975 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

However, a CNC Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $74,265
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,134 to $68,409
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,816

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CNC Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,409	$5,701	$1,316	$33
Average	$61,975	$5,165	$1,192	$30
25th Percentile	$56,134	$4,678	$1,080	$27

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Key Factors That Influence CNC Operator Salaries

A CNC Operator'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 Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a CNC Operator'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): $48,116
Early Career (1-2 years): $61,290
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $68,721
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $76,731
Expert (over 8 years): $68,727

Levels	Salary
Machinist... Level CNC Operator	$48,116
CNC Opera... Level CNC Operator	$61,290
Machinist... Level CNC Operator	$68,721
Machinist... Level CNC Operator	$76,731
Machine S... Level CNC Operator	$68,727

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How Do CNC Operator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract CNC Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $65,727.
California: $65,478.
Massachusetts: $64,605.

District of Columbia $65,727 California $65,478 Massachusetts $64,605 Washington $64,368 New Jersey $64,344 Alaska $64,261 Connecticut $63,442 New York $63,109

Hawaii $62,047 Rhode Island $61,548 Maryland $61,210 Minnesota $60,747 Colorado $60,569 Illinois $60,509 Oregon $60,284 Delaware $60,117

New Hampshire $60,013 Virginia $59,779 Pennsylvania $59,096 Nevada $58,752 North Dakota $58,639 Michigan $58,461 Wisconsin $58,396 Vermont $58,265

Texas $57,903 Maine $57,879 Arizona $57,844 Ohio $57,802 Georgia $57,256 Indiana $56,983 Wyoming $56,930 Utah $56,846

Iowa $56,811 Kansas $56,526 Louisiana $56,443 North Carolina $56,413 Missouri $56,401 Florida $56,170 Montana $56,045 Nebraska $55,926

Kentucky $55,861 South Carolina $55,624 Tennessee $55,475 Idaho $55,416 New Mexico $54,982 Oklahoma $54,887 Alabama $54,537 South Dakota $53,950

Arkansas $53,629 West Virginia $53,457 Mississippi $52,940

Top Paying Cities for CNC Operators

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:

Adamsville: $62,557
Albion: $61,518
Ashaway: $62,795

Adamsville, RI $62,557 Albion, RI $61,518 Ashaway, RI $62,795 Barrington, RI $61,518 Block Island, RI $62,468 Bradford, RI $62,753 Bristol, RI $61,459 Carolina, RI $62,243

Charlestown, RI $62,308 Chepachet, RI $61,400 Clayville, RI $61,459 Coventry, RI $61,400 West Greenwich, RI $61,358 East Greenwich, RI $61,441 Exeter, RI $62,753 Fiskeville, RI $61,518

Forestdale, RI $61,459 Foster, RI $61,358 Glendale, RI $61,358 Greene, RI $62,047 Greenville, RI $61,518 Harmony, RI $61,501 Harrisville, RI $61,400 Hope, RI $61,518

Hope Valley, RI $62,795 Hopkinton, RI $62,813 Jamestown, RI $62,183 Kenyon, RI $62,735 Little Compton, RI $62,534 Manville, RI $61,518 Mapleville, RI $61,358 Newport, RI $62,195

Middletown, RI $62,456 North Kingstown, RI $61,340 North Scituate, RI $61,501 Oakland, RI $61,417 Pascoag, RI $61,382 Pawtucket, RI $61,518 Central Falls, RI $61,518 Cumberland, RI $61,518

Lincoln, RI $61,518 Portsmouth, RI $61,946 Prudence Island, RI $61,400 Rockville, RI $62,813 Saunderstown, RI $62,219 Shannock, RI $62,718 Slatersville, RI $61,459 Slocum, RI $62,219

Tiverton, RI $62,575 Wakefield, RI $62,154 Kingston, RI $62,165 Narragansett, RI $62,177 Peace Dale, RI $62,154 Warren, RI $61,501 Warwick, RI $61,518 Westerly, RI $62,830

West Kingston, RI $62,201 West Warwick, RI $61,518 Wood River Junction, RI $62,753 Woonsocket, RI $61,459 North Smithfield, RI $61,501 Wyoming, RI $62,735 Providence, RI $61,518 Cranston, RI $61,518

North Providence, RI $61,518 East Providence, RI $61,518 Riverside, RI $61,518 Rumford, RI $61,518 Smithfield, RI $61,518 Johnston, RI $61,518

CNC Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a CNC Operator'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

$56,134

Average $61,975/year

$68,409

$4,678

Average $5,165/month

$5,701

$1,080

Average $1,192/week

$1,316

$27

Average $30/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,409	$5,701	$1,316	$33
Average	$61,975	$5,165	$1,192	$30
25th Percentile	$56,134	$4,678	$1,080	$27

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