The salary of a CNC Operator II in the United States varies depending on several factors, including experience, location, education level, marketing trend and company sizes.
As of April 01, 2025, the average hourly pay of CNC Operator II in the United States is $30. While Salary.com is seeing that the highest pay for CNC Operator II in the US can go up to $37 and the lowest down to $25, but most earn between $27 and $34. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of CNC Operator II in the United States.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
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| 75th Percentile | $34 | $3 | $1 | $0 |
| Average | $30 | $3 | $1 | $0 |
| 25th Percentile | $27 | $2 | $1 | $0 |
As of April 01, 2025, Salary.com is seeing that an entry-level CNC Operator II with under 1 year experience makes about $60,563. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level CNC Operator II makes around $60,744. After 2-4 years, the CNC Operator II pay rises to about $63,133. Those senior CNC Operator II with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $66,397, and those CNC Operator II having 8 years or more experience is expected to earn about $66,630 on average.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level CNC Operator II | $60,563 |
| Intermediate Level CNC Operator II | $60,744 |
| Senior Level CNC Operator II | $63,133 |
| Specialist Level CNC Operator II | $66,397 |
| Expert Level CNC Operator II | $66,630 |
| Entry Level | 3% |
| Mid Level | 3% |
| Senior Level | 1% |
| Top Level | 6% |
| Experienced | 7% |
Salaries in the United States can vary significantly from state to state due to a multitude of factors, including cost of living, local economic conditions, and industry presence.
For example, as of April 01, 2025, the average yearly salary of CNC Operator II is $68,990 in California and in Massachusetts, the average annual salary goes to $68,070. While in New Jersey, a CNC Operator II earns $67,790 per year.
What Am I Worth?
Salaries in the United States can vary significantly from city to city due to a multitude of factors, including cost of living, local economic conditions, and industry presence.
For example, as of April 01, 2025, the average yearly salary of CNC Operator II in San Francisco, CA is $78,110 and in New York, NY, the average annual salary goes to $72,480. While a CNC Operator II earns $69,760 per year in Boston, MA.
For those exploring the changing dynamics of CNC Operator II salaries, Salary.com offers detailed insights through our Job Trending in CA Labor Market analysis. As of April 01, 2025, our research highlights a notable shift in CNC Operator II compensation over the past six years. For instance, the median salary has moved from $47,491 in 2023 to about $47,355 in 2024 (for a comprehensive analysis of CNC Operator II salary trends, click here). It's crucial to consider several elements, including geographical location, experience level, industry demand, and economic development, as they play a significant role in influencing salary variations.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $62,550 | 69.0% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $4,785 | 5.3% | ||
| 401K/403B | $2,627 | 2.9% | ||
| Disability | $1,251 | 1.4% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 9.2% | ||
| Pension | $3,378 | 3.7% | ||
| Time Off | $7,698 | 8.5% | ||
| Total Compensation | $90,642 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 1.1% |
| High School | 76.1% |
| Associates | 19.3% |
| Bachelors | 2.3% |
| Masters | 1.1% |
What Am I Worth?
The CNC Operator II selects appropriate settings and makes adjustments as necessary. Responsible for operating one or more types of computer numeric controlled production equipment. Being a CNC Operator II typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Follows established quality and safety standards. In addition, CNC Operator II typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being a CNC Operator II works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Working as a CNC Operator II typically requires 1-3 years of related experience, or may need 0 years of experience with additional specialized training and/or certification.
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Preventative Maintenance: Developing and implementing maintenance strategies to increase equipment life expectancy and avoid unplanned downtime.
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