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

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

What industry pays the highest salary for CNC Machine Programmer?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for CNC Machine Programmer roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

How does experience change A CNC Machine Programmer's salary?

A CNC Machine Programmer's salary grows with experience: starting around $65,977 for beginners, reaching about $68,055 at mid-level, and approach $68,498 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a CNC Machine Programmer?

CNC Machine Programmer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for CNC Machine Programmer roles are District of Columbia $70,323, California $70,056, Massachusetts $69,123. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of CNC Machine Programmer roles make?

Salaries for CNC Machine Programmer level roles vary by specialization: CNC Programmer, Lead: $109,500; CNC Machine Programmer IV: $109,493; CNC Programmer/Set-Up IV: $109,490; CNC Programmer, Senior: $85,290; CNC Machine Programmer III: $85,281.

CNC Machine Programmer Salary in Connecticut

How much does a CNC Machine Programmer make in Connecticut? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a CNC Machine Programmer in Connecticut is $67,878 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $80,055
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $60,933 to $74,252
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,610

10% $54,610

50% (Median) $67,878

90% $80,055

CNC Machine Programmer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,252	$6,188	$1,428	$36
Average	$67,878	$5,656	$1,305	$33
25th Percentile	$60,933	$5,078	$1,172	$29

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Key Factors That Influence CNC Machine Programmer Salaries

A CNC Machine 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 Machine Programmer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a CNC Machine 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): $65,977
Early Career (1-2 years): $66,727
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $68,055
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $68,321
Expert (over 8 years): $68,498

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level CNC Machine Programmer	less than 1 year	$65,977
Early Career Level CNC Machine Programmer	1-2 years	$66,727
Mid-Level Level CNC Machine Programmer	2-4 years	$68,055
Senior-Level Level CNC Machine Programmer	5-8 years	$68,321
Expert Level CNC Machine Programmer	over 8 years	$68,498

How Do CNC Machine Programmer 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 Machine Programmers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $70,323.
California: $70,056.
Massachusetts: $69,123.

District of Columbia $70,323 California $70,056 Massachusetts $69,123 Washington $68,869 New Jersey $68,843 Alaska $68,754 Connecticut $67,878 New York $67,522

Hawaii $66,385 Rhode Island $65,852 Maryland $65,490 Minnesota $64,994 Colorado $64,804 Illinois $64,740 Oregon $64,499 Delaware $64,321

New Hampshire $64,209 Virginia $63,959 Pennsylvania $63,229 Nevada $62,860 North Dakota $62,740 Michigan $62,549 Wisconsin $62,479 Vermont $62,339

Texas $61,952 Maine $61,927 Arizona $61,889 Ohio $61,844 Georgia $61,260 Indiana $60,968 Wyoming $60,910 Utah $60,821

Iowa $60,783 Kansas $60,479 Louisiana $60,390 North Carolina $60,358 Missouri $60,345 Florida $60,097 Montana $59,964 Nebraska $59,837

Kentucky $59,767 South Carolina $59,513 Tennessee $59,354 Idaho $59,291 New Mexico $58,827 Oklahoma $58,726 Alabama $58,351 South Dakota $57,722

Arkansas $57,379 West Virginia $57,195 Mississippi $56,642

Top Paying Cities for CNC Machine Programmer

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:

Old Mystic: $66,801
Oneco: $66,629
Avon: $66,929

Old Mystic, CT $66,801

Oneco, CT $66,629

Avon, CT $66,929

Bloomfield, CT $66,967

Windsor, CT $66,969

Bristol, CT $66,962

Burlington, CT $66,958

Broad Brook, CT $66,595

Canaan, CT $66,641

Canton, CT $66,897

Canton Center, CT $66,877

Colebrook, CT $66,643

Collinsville, CT $66,892

East Berlin, CT $66,855

East Canaan, CT $66,716

East Glastonbury, CT $66,968

East Granby, CT $66,604

East Hartland, CT $66,434

East Windsor Hill, CT $66,917

Ellington, CT $66,450

Farmington, CT $66,857

Falls Village, CT $66,869

Glastonbury, CT $66,970

Granby, CT $66,467

Berlin, CT $66,850

Lakeville, CT $66,926

Manchester, CT $66,962

Bolton, CT $66,876

New Britain, CT $66,830

New Hartford, CT $66,947

Norfolk, CT $66,807

North Canton, CT $66,827

North Granby, CT $66,272

Pine Meadow, CT $66,887

Plainville, CT $66,855

Barkhamsted, CT $66,753

Poquonock, CT $66,917

Riverton, CT $66,671

Vernon Rockville, CT $66,785

Rocky Hill, CT $66,895

Salisbury, CT $66,476

Sharon, CT $67,433

Simsbury, CT $66,870

Somers, CT $65,903

Somersville, CT $65,890

South Glastonbury, CT $66,953

South Windsor, CT $66,942

North Windham, CT $66,786

Pomfret Center, CT $66,716

Putnam, CT $66,678

Quinebaug, CT $66,698

Rogers, CT $66,675

Scotland, CT $66,789

South Willington, CT $66,621

South Windham, CT $66,803

South Woodstock, CT $66,709

Storrs Mansfield, CT $66,749

Thompson, CT $66,691

Ashford, CT $66,633

Willington, CT $66,612

Windham, CT $66,793

Woodstock, CT $66,690

Woodstock Valley, CT $66,662

New London, CT $66,805

Baltic, CT $66,789

Canterbury, CT $66,761

Central Village, CT $66,708

East Lyme, CT $66,826

Bozrah, CT $66,796

Gales Ferry, CT $66,800

Gilman, CT $66,810

Mashantucket, CT $66,793

Ledyard, CT $66,799

Groton, CT $66,804

Hanover, CT $66,788

Jewett City, CT $66,785

Montville, CT $66,803

Moosup, CT $66,676

Mystic, CT $66,801

Niantic, CT $66,822

North Stonington, CT $66,768

Norwich, CT $66,785

Preston, CT $66,785

Oakdale, CT $66,820

Old Lyme, CT $66,950

Stafford, CT $66,339

Stafford Springs, CT $66,372

Staffordville, CT $66,276

Suffield, CT $65,840

Taconic, CT $66,720

Tariffville, CT $66,752

Enfield, CT $65,826

Tolland, CT $66,587

Unionville, CT $66,913

East Windsor, CT $66,509

Weatogue, CT $66,932

West Granby, CT $66,610

West Hartland, CT $66,458

West Simsbury, CT $66,862

West Suffield, CT $65,851

Winchester Center, CT $66,869

Windsor Locks, CT $66,510

Winsted, CT $66,862

Hartford, CT $67,027

West Hartford, CT $66,970

East Hartford, CT $67,022

Wethersfield, CT $66,967

Newington, CT $66,843

Plainfield, CT $66,737

Quaker Hill, CT $66,805

South Lyme, CT $66,867

Sterling, CT $66,612

Stonington, CT $66,787

Pawcatuck, CT $66,751

Taftville, CT $66,785

Uncasville, CT $66,800

Versailles, CT $66,782

Voluntown, CT $66,733

Waterford, CT $66,806

Wauregan, CT $66,703

West Mystic, CT $66,802

Yantic, CT $66,790

Ansonia, CT $68,136

Beacon Falls, CT $67,955

Botsford, CT $69,207

Branford, CT $67,497

Cheshire, CT $67,372

Centerbrook, CT $67,158

Chester, CT $67,158

Clinton, CT $67,450

Cobalt, CT $66,975

Colchester, CT $66,910

Cromwell, CT $66,892

Deep River, CT $67,197

Derby, CT $68,448

Killingworth, CT $67,365

Salem, CT $66,860

Durham, CT $67,200

East Haddam, CT $67,008

East Hampton, CT $66,996

Essex, CT $67,099

Guilford, CT $67,557

Haddam, CT $67,136

Hadlyme, CT $67,043

Hawleyville, CT $69,033

Higganum, CT $67,153

Ivoryton, CT $67,171

Madison, CT $67,475

Marion, CT $67,188

Marlborough, CT $66,954

Meriden, CT $67,008

Middlefield, CT $67,058

Middle Haddam, CT $67,021

Middletown, CT $66,980

Milford, CT $69,405

Milldale, CT $67,079

Monroe, CT $70,098

Moodus, CT $67,026

Newtown, CT $69,168

North Branford, CT $67,477

Northford, CT $67,466

North Haven, CT $67,416

North Westchester, CT $66,904

Old Saybrook, CT $67,125

Orange, CT $67,727

Oxford, CT $68,491

Plantsville, CT $67,075

Portland, CT $66,946

Rockfall, CT $66,983

Sandy Hook, CT $69,108

Seymour, CT $68,173

Shelton, CT $69,880

South Britain, CT $68,742

Southbury, CT $68,719

Southington, CT $66,901

Stevenson, CT $70,247

Wallingford, CT $67,350

Stratford, CT $71,217

Westbrook, CT $67,293

New Haven, CT $67,319

East Haven, CT $67,351

Hamden, CT $67,410

West Haven, CT $67,377

Bethany, CT $67,665

Woodbridge, CT $67,520

Willimantic, CT $66,804

Abington, CT $66,707

Amston, CT $66,874

Andover, CT $66,845

Ballouville, CT $66,649

Brooklyn, CT $66,706

Chaplin, CT $66,763

Columbia, CT $66,851

Coventry, CT $66,809

Danielson, CT $66,627

Dayville, CT $66,630

Eastford, CT $66,677

East Killingly, CT $66,563

East Woodstock, CT $66,701

Fabyan, CT $66,702

Grosvenor Dale, CT $66,702

Hampton, CT $66,741

Hebron, CT $66,886

Lebanon, CT $66,827

Mansfield Center, CT $66,768

Mansfield Depot, CT $66,771

North Franklin, CT $66,796

North Grosvenordale, CT $66,707

Pomfret, CT $66,711

Bridgeport, CT $71,402

Trumbull, CT $71,019

Easton, CT $70,979

Waterbury, CT $67,591

Prospect, CT $67,574

Wolcott, CT $67,198

Bantam, CT $67,833

Bethlehem, CT $67,982

Cornwall, CT $67,510

Cornwall Bridge, CT $67,901

Gaylordsville, CT $68,517

Goshen, CT $67,339

Kent, CT $68,038

Lakeside, CT $67,908

Litchfield, CT $67,590

Middlebury, CT $68,063

Morris, CT $67,797

Naugatuck, CT $67,893

New Milford, CT $68,723

New Preston Marble Dale, CT $68,159

Northfield, CT $67,363

Oakville, CT $67,638

Pequabuck, CT $67,120

Plymouth, CT $67,341

Roxbury, CT $68,673

Sherman, CT $68,803

South Kent, CT $68,194

Terryville, CT $67,171

Thomaston, CT $67,444

Torrington, CT $67,149

Harwinton, CT $67,167

Washington, CT $68,304

Washington Depot, CT $68,349

Watertown, CT $67,732

West Cornwall, CT $67,304

Woodbury, CT $68,263

Bethel, CT $69,113

Brookfield, CT $69,003

Cos Cob, CT $72,015

Danbury, CT $69,014

New Fairfield, CT $69,014

Darien, CT $71,994

Fairfield, CT $71,360

Georgetown, CT $70,789

Greenwich, CT $71,961

Greens Farms, CT $71,319

New Canaan, CT $71,693

Norwalk, CT $71,739

Old Greenwich, CT $72,015

Redding Center, CT $70,116

Redding Ridge, CT $70,116

Ridgefield, CT $69,499

Riverside, CT $72,011

Westport, CT $71,319

Weston, CT $71,026

Southport, CT $71,343

Redding, CT $69,959

Wilton, CT $71,098

Stamford, CT $72,032

Bridgewater, CT $68,907

CNC Machine Programmer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For CNC Machine Programmer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 30% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and MFG Durable sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 15% above the average. In contrast, CNC Machine Programmer positions in MFG Nondurable or Energy & Utilities typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view CNC Machine Programmer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a CNC Machine Programmer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$78,060	$38.0	15%
MFG Durable	$71,272	$34.0	5%

CNC Machine Programmer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a CNC Machine 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.

$60,933

Average $67,878/year

$74,252

$5,078

Average $5,656/month

$6,188

$1,172

Average $1,305/week

$1,428

$29

Average $33/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,252	$6,188	$1,428	$36
Average	$67,878	$5,656	$1,305	$33
25th Percentile	$60,933	$5,078	$1,172	$29

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