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 $62,168 for beginners, reaching about $64,126 at mid-level, and approach $64,543 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 Virginia

How much does a CNC Machine Programmer make in Virginia? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a CNC Machine Programmer in Virginia is $63,959 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $75,433
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,415 to $69,965
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,457

10% $51,457

50% (Median) $63,959

90% $75,433

CNC Machine Programmer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,965	$5,830	$1,345	$34
Average	$63,959	$5,330	$1,230	$31
25th Percentile	$57,415	$4,785	$1,104	$28

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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): $62,168
Early Career (1-2 years): $62,875
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $64,126
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $64,376
Expert (over 8 years): $64,543

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level CNC Machine Programmer	less than 1 year	$62,168
Early Career Level CNC Machine Programmer	1-2 years	$62,875
Mid-Level Level CNC Machine Programmer	2-4 years	$64,126
Senior-Level Level CNC Machine Programmer	5-8 years	$64,376
Expert Level CNC Machine Programmer	over 8 years	$64,543

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:

Ivanhoe: $58,821
Lambsburg: $58,946
Laurel Fork: $59,012

Ivanhoe, VA $58,821

Lambsburg, VA $58,946

Laurel Fork, VA $59,012

Marion, VA $58,514

Max Meadows, VA $58,914

Meadowview, VA $57,987

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $58,457

Rocky Gap, VA $58,489

Ruther Glen, VA $61,698

Sealston, VA $63,294

Sharps, VA $61,427

Spotsylvania, VA $62,275

Sparta, VA $61,948

Stafford, VA $65,122

Stratford, VA $62,628

Tappahannock, VA $61,807

Thornburg, VA $62,479

Unionville, VA $61,466

Village, VA $61,729

Warsaw, VA $61,948

Weems, VA $60,733

Sandy Point, VA $62,029

White Stone, VA $60,564

Wicomico Church, VA $61,005

Woodford, VA $62,225

Zacata, VA $62,435

Winchester, VA $62,141

Bentonville, VA $61,608

Berryville, VA $63,038

Boyce, VA $63,152

Brucetown, VA $62,183

Chester Gap, VA $62,785

Clear Brook, VA $61,870

Cross Junction, VA $59,863

Fishers Hill, VA $60,724

Flint Hill, VA $62,444

Front Royal, VA $62,480

Gore, VA $60,198

Hume, VA $63,288

Huntly, VA $62,549

Strasburg, VA $60,487

Linden, VA $63,442

Markham, VA $63,428

Maurertown, VA $59,664

Middletown, VA $61,668

Millwood, VA $63,040

Rileyville, VA $60,919

Earlysville, VA $60,026

Esmont, VA $59,471

Faber, VA $59,207

Fishersville, VA $59,758

Free Union, VA $59,927

Gordonsville, VA $60,555

Greenwood, VA $59,686

Ivy, VA $60,051

Keene, VA $59,711

Keswick, VA $60,170

Locust Dale, VA $60,826

Lovingston, VA $58,572

Lyndhurst, VA $59,013

Montpelier Station, VA $60,569

Nellysford, VA $59,082

North Garden, VA $59,652

Orange, VA $61,162

Palmyra, VA $60,196

Piney River, VA $58,299

Quinque, VA $60,179

Roseland, VA $58,524

Ruckersville, VA $60,154

Schuyler, VA $59,262

Shipman, VA $58,563

Somerset, VA $60,572

Stanardsville, VA $59,979

Troy, VA $60,262

Tyro, VA $58,683

Waynesboro, VA $59,849

White Hall, VA $59,956

Woodberry Forest, VA $60,806

Achilles, VA $59,882

Amelia Court House, VA $60,994

Ark, VA $60,263

Arvonia, VA $59,728

Ashland, VA $61,587

Aylett, VA $61,617

Barhamsville, VA $60,729

Beaumont, VA $60,980

Beaverdam, VA $61,582

Bena, VA $59,865

Bohannon, VA $60,110

Bremo Bluff, VA $60,116

Bruington, VA $61,493

Bumpass, VA $61,489

Cardinal, VA $60,137

Cartersville, VA $60,614

Charles City, VA $61,109

Christchurch, VA $60,611

Church View, VA $60,751

Cobbs Creek, VA $60,304

Columbia, VA $60,456

Crozier, VA $61,386

Cumberland, VA $60,120

Deltaville, VA $60,353

Diggs, VA $60,134

Redwood, VA $58,522

Rich Creek, VA $58,722

Ridgeway, VA $59,131

Riner, VA $58,716

Ripplemead, VA $58,563

Rocky Mount, VA $58,575

Salem, VA $58,289

Sandy Level, VA $58,700

Shawsville, VA $58,469

Spencer, VA $59,117

Staffordsville, VA $58,822

Stanleytown, VA $59,228

Stuart, VA $59,101

Thaxton, VA $58,399

Troutville, VA $58,377

Union Hall, VA $58,585

Vesta, VA $59,026

Villamont, VA $58,370

Vinton, VA $58,261

Wirtz, VA $58,405

Woolwine, VA $58,985

Bristol, VA $56,823

Abingdon, VA $57,666

Andover, VA $57,495

Appalachia, VA $57,495

Bee, VA $58,205

Ben Hur, VA $57,733

Big Stone Gap, VA $56,982

Birchleaf, VA $58,262

Blackwater, VA $57,053

Castlewood, VA $57,220

Cleveland, VA $57,914

Clinchco, VA $58,211

Clintwood, VA $58,145

Coeburn, VA $57,591

Damascus, VA $58,118

Dante, VA $57,918

Davenport, VA $58,318

Dryden, VA $57,169

Duffield, VA $56,685

Dungannon, VA $56,891

East Stone Gap, VA $57,102

Ewing, VA $58,463

Fort Blackmore, VA $56,527

Gate City, VA $56,141

Haysi, VA $58,544

Hiltons, VA $56,274

Honaker, VA $58,238

Jonesville, VA $57,874

Keokee, VA $57,338

Lebanon, VA $57,690

Mc Clure, VA $57,929

Mendota, VA $56,841

Nickelsville, VA $56,603

Nora, VA $57,777

Norton, VA $57,556

Pennington Gap, VA $57,324

Pound, VA $57,794

Rosedale, VA $58,174

Rose Hill, VA $58,360

Saint Charles, VA $57,660

Saint Paul, VA $57,585

Weber City, VA $55,970

Whitetop, VA $58,346

Wise, VA $57,711

Pulaski, VA $58,972

Atkins, VA $58,474

Austinville, VA $58,947

Barren Springs, VA $58,997

Bastian, VA $58,482

Bland, VA $58,619

Broadford, VA $58,421

Cana, VA $59,037

Ceres, VA $58,426

Chilhowie, VA $58,407

Cripple Creek, VA $58,671

Crockett, VA $58,657

Draper, VA $58,923

Dugspur, VA $58,966

Elk Creek, VA $58,630

Emory, VA $58,242

Fancy Gap, VA $58,986

Fries, VA $58,826

Galax, VA $58,922

Glade Spring, VA $58,126

Rural Retreat, VA $58,583

Saltville, VA $58,432

Speedwell, VA $58,621

Sugar Grove, VA $58,488

Tannersville, VA $58,386

Troutdale, VA $58,447

Willis, VA $58,935

Woodlawn, VA $58,959

Wytheville, VA $58,793

Staunton, VA $59,777

Augusta Springs, VA $59,524

Bacova, VA $59,244

Blue Grass, VA $59,268

Brownsburg, VA $58,914

Buena Vista, VA $58,431

Churchville, VA $59,943

Clifton Forge, VA $59,044

Covington, VA $58,724

Craigsville, VA $59,530

Crimora, VA $60,005

Deerfield, VA $59,577

Doe Hill, VA $59,526

Fairfield, VA $58,827

Fort Defiance, VA $60,049

Glen Wilton, VA $58,820

Goshen, VA $59,274

Greenville, VA $59,237

Grottoes, VA $60,060

Head Waters, VA $59,625

Hot Springs, VA $59,079

Iron Gate, VA $59,145

Lexington, VA $58,931

Low Moor, VA $59,008

Mc Dowell, VA $59,550

Middlebrook, VA $59,252

Millboro, VA $59,298

Mint Spring, VA $59,550

Montebello, VA $58,712

Monterey, VA $59,378

Mount Sidney, VA $60,075

Mustoe, VA $59,477

New Hope, VA $60,040

Port Republic, VA $60,028

Raphine, VA $58,985

Rockbridge Baths, VA $59,044

Selma, VA $59,065

Steeles Tavern, VA $59,107

Stuarts Draft, VA $59,328

Swoope, VA $59,671

Verona, VA $60,076

Vesuvius, VA $58,580

Warm Springs, VA $59,263

West Augusta, VA $59,707

Weyers Cave, VA $60,090

Williamsville, VA $59,583

Lynchburg, VA $57,557

Altavista, VA $58,103

Alton, VA $59,373

Amherst, VA $57,948

Appomattox, VA $58,052

Bedford, VA $58,407

Big Island, VA $58,087

Blairs, VA $59,359

Brookneal, VA $58,333

Buffalo Junction, VA $59,561

Callands, VA $59,072

Chatham, VA $59,120

Clifford, VA $58,036

Clover, VA $59,228

Cluster Springs, VA $59,558

Coleman Falls, VA $57,795

Concord, VA $57,636

Crystal Hill, VA $59,136

Danville, VA $59,406

Hillsville, VA $59,037

Carson, VA $61,311

Hiwassee, VA $58,843

Independence, VA $58,638

Annandale, VA $69,771

Burke, VA $69,117

Dumfries, VA $67,094

Dunn Loring, VA $69,860

Fairfax, VA $68,817

Fairfax Station, VA $68,630

Falls Church, VA $69,921

Fort Belvoir, VA $69,076

Great Falls, VA $68,819

Greenway, VA $69,920

Lorton, VA $68,686

Merrifield, VA $69,700

Mc Lean, VA $69,914

West Mclean, VA $69,920

Mount Vernon, VA $69,335

Newington, VA $69,176

Dry Fork, VA $59,244

Brooke, VA $64,649

Evington, VA $57,876

Forest, VA $57,763

Gladstone, VA $58,102

Gladys, VA $58,104

Glasgow, VA $58,475

Goode, VA $57,954

Gretna, VA $58,699

Halifax, VA $59,356

Howardsville, VA $59,260

Hurt, VA $58,370

Java, VA $59,052

Ararat, VA $59,022

Axton, VA $59,204

Bassett, VA $59,162

Belspring, VA $58,854

Bent Mountain, VA $58,355

Blacksburg, VA $58,577

Blue Ridge, VA $58,336

Boones Mill, VA $58,314

Buchanan, VA $58,532

Callaway, VA $58,466

Christiansburg, VA $58,583

Cascade, VA $59,153

Catawba, VA $58,433

Check, VA $58,557

Claudville, VA $58,987

Cloverdale, VA $58,227

Collinsville, VA $59,358

Copper Hill, VA $58,480

Critz, VA $59,082

Daleville, VA $58,287

Dublin, VA $58,886

Eagle Rock, VA $58,701

Eggleston, VA $58,767

Elliston, VA $58,420

Ferrum, VA $58,793

Fieldale, VA $59,274

Fincastle, VA $58,468

Floyd, VA $58,798

Glade Hill, VA $58,536

Glen Lyn, VA $58,580

Goodview, VA $58,329

Hardy, VA $58,305

Henry, VA $58,882

Huddleston, VA $58,522

Keeling, VA $59,300

Chester, VA $61,600

Chesterfield, VA $61,563

Church Road, VA $61,360

Colonial Heights, VA $61,625

Courtland, VA $60,144

Dendron, VA $60,324

Dewitt, VA $61,163

Dinwiddie, VA $61,330

Disputanta, VA $61,380

Dolphin, VA $60,491

Drewryville, VA $60,012

Ebony, VA $59,598

Elberon, VA $60,076

Emporia, VA $60,148

Ford, VA $61,217

Franklin, VA $59,959

Freeman, VA $60,478

Gasburg, VA $59,726

Hopewell, VA $61,498

Ivor, VA $60,056

Jarratt, VA $60,667

Lawrenceville, VA $60,267

Mc Kenney, VA $61,003

Meredithville, VA $60,180

Newsoms, VA $59,761

Prince George, VA $61,556

Rawlings, VA $60,768

Sedley, VA $60,224

Skippers, VA $59,908

Spring Grove, VA $60,651

Stony Creek, VA $61,000

Surry, VA $59,928

Sussex, VA $60,863

Sutherland, VA $61,504

Valentines, VA $59,782

Wakefield, VA $60,301

Warfield, VA $60,818

Waverly, VA $60,776

White Plains, VA $59,749

Wilsons, VA $61,036

Yale, VA $60,616

Zuni, VA $60,032

Claremont, VA $60,732

Farmville, VA $59,593

Baskerville, VA $59,495

Indian Valley, VA $58,884

Mc Coy, VA $58,756

Martinsville, VA $59,260

Meadows Of Dan, VA $59,041

Moneta, VA $58,426

Montvale, VA $58,425

Narrows, VA $58,757

Newbern, VA $58,808

New Castle, VA $58,471

Newport, VA $58,605

New River, VA $58,970

Oriskany, VA $58,585

Paint Bank, VA $58,493

Parrott, VA $58,784

Patrick Springs, VA $59,149

Pearisburg, VA $58,815

Pembroke, VA $58,814

Penhook, VA $58,731

Pilot, VA $58,604

Pittsville, VA $58,701

Radford, VA $58,904

Long Island, VA $58,324

Lowry, VA $58,064

Lynch Station, VA $58,330

Madison Heights, VA $57,558

Monroe, VA $57,845

Naruna, VA $58,148

Nathalie, VA $58,851

Natural Bridge, VA $58,660

Natural Bridge Station, VA $58,407

Nelson, VA $59,648

Norwood, VA $58,325

Ringgold, VA $59,321

Rustburg, VA $57,691

Scottsburg, VA $59,436

Scottsville, VA $59,758

South Boston, VA $59,488

Spout Spring, VA $57,797

Sutherlin, VA $59,326

Sweet Briar, VA $57,728

Vernon Hill, VA $59,256

Virgilina, VA $59,507

Wingina, VA $58,671

Amonate, VA $58,541

Bandy, VA $58,412

Big Rock, VA $58,730

Bishop, VA $58,418

Bluefield, VA $58,598

Boissevain, VA $58,455

Breaks, VA $58,634

Burkes Garden, VA $58,478

Cedar Bluff, VA $58,564

Doran, VA $58,804

Falls Mills, VA $58,455

Grundy, VA $58,828

Horsepen, VA $58,441

Hurley, VA $58,526

Jewell Ridge, VA $58,564

Keen Mountain, VA $58,792

Mavisdale, VA $58,569

Maxie, VA $58,742

North Tazewell, VA $58,555

Oakwood, VA $58,825

Pilgrims Knob, VA $58,665

Pocahontas, VA $58,474

Pounding Mill, VA $58,645

Raven, VA $58,776

Red Ash, VA $58,831

Richlands, VA $58,797

Rowe, VA $58,591

Shortt Gap, VA $58,722

Swords Creek, VA $58,574

Tazewell, VA $58,463

Vansant, VA $58,575

Whitewood, VA $58,582

Wolford, VA $58,592

Boydton, VA $59,623

Bracey, VA $59,775

Brodnax, VA $60,006

Buckingham, VA $58,955

Burkeville, VA $59,867

Charlotte Court House, VA $59,010

Chase City, VA $59,316

Clarksville, VA $59,728

Crewe, VA $60,249

Cullen, VA $58,834

Dillwyn, VA $59,544

Drakes Branch, VA $59,309

Dundas, VA $60,191

Evergreen, VA $58,109

Fort Mitchell, VA $59,309

Green Bay, VA $59,537

Hampden Sydney, VA $59,683

Kenbridge, VA $59,869

Keysville, VA $59,303

La Crosse, VA $59,684

Lunenburg, VA $59,416

Meherrin, VA $59,422

Nottoway, VA $60,157

Pamplin, VA $58,637

Phenix, VA $58,372

Prospect, VA $59,006

Randolph, VA $59,106

Red House, VA $58,202

Red Oak, VA $59,392

Rice, VA $59,944

Saxe, VA $59,263

Skipwith, VA $59,434

South Hill, VA $59,662

Victoria, VA $59,626

Wylliesburg, VA $59,339

Roanoke, VA $58,186

Wachapreague, VA $60,416

Wardtown, VA $60,299

Wattsville, VA $60,473

Willis Wharf, VA $60,398

Windsor, VA $59,884

Withams, VA $60,425

Norfolk, VA $59,577

Newport News, VA $59,710

Fort Eustis, VA $59,733

Hampton, VA $59,747

Fort Monroe, VA $59,714

Poquoson, VA $59,727

Yorktown, VA $59,798

Lackey, VA $59,822

Seaford, VA $59,749

Portsmouth, VA $59,593

Fort Lee, VA $61,622

Petersburg, VA $61,622

Virginia State University, VA $61,622

Alberta, VA $60,404

Ammon, VA $61,213

Blackstone, VA $60,696

Boykins, VA $59,832

Branchville, VA $59,690

Capron, VA $60,127

Round Hill, VA $64,603

Catharpin, VA $67,024

Delaplane, VA $63,927

Ashburn, VA $67,301

Chantilly, VA $68,009

Gainesville, VA $66,478

Hamilton, VA $65,474

Lincoln, VA $65,410

Sterling, VA $68,120

Haymarket, VA $66,415

Herndon, VA $68,371

Leesburg, VA $66,244

Lovettsville, VA $64,776

Nokesville, VA $66,560

Upperville, VA $64,139

Warrenton, VA $64,372

Reston, VA $68,764

Waterford, VA $65,366

The Plains, VA $65,550

Doswell, VA $61,608

Dutton, VA $60,291

Fork Union, VA $60,301

Foster, VA $60,097

Glen Allen, VA $61,748

Gloucester, VA $60,227

Gloucester Point, VA $59,862

Goochland, VA $61,074

Grimstead, VA $60,248

Gum Spring, VA $61,074

Gwynn, VA $60,247

Hadensville, VA $60,978

Hallieford, VA $60,230

Hanover, VA $61,620

Hardyville, VA $60,409

Hartfield, VA $60,430

Hayes, VA $59,901

Henrico, VA $61,793

Hudgins, VA $60,201

Jamaica, VA $60,953

Jamestown, VA $60,038

Jetersville, VA $60,294

Kents Store, VA $60,437

King And Queen Court House, VA $61,045

King William, VA $61,361

Lanexa, VA $60,950

Lightfoot, VA $60,332

Little Plymouth, VA $60,968

Locust Hill, VA $60,611

Louisa, VA $61,063

Macon, VA $61,133

Maidens, VA $61,307

Manakin Sabot, VA $61,507

Mannboro, VA $61,107

Manquin, VA $61,540

Maryus, VA $59,871

Mascot, VA $60,789

Mathews, VA $60,132

Burgess, VA $61,175

Accomac, VA $60,369

Assawoman, VA $60,393

Atlantic, VA $60,474

Battery Park, VA $59,718

Belle Haven, VA $60,334

Birdsnest, VA $60,220

Bloxom, VA $60,461

Cape Charles, VA $60,137

Capeville, VA $60,150

Carrollton, VA $59,711

Carrsville, VA $59,984

Cheriton, VA $60,143

Chesapeake, VA $59,733

Chincoteague Island, VA $60,513

Wallops Island, VA $60,468

Craddockville, VA $60,343

Davis Wharf, VA $60,331

Eastville, VA $60,166

Exmore, VA $60,308

Franktown, VA $60,240

Greenbackville, VA $60,650

Greenbush, VA $60,477

Hacksneck, VA $60,309

Hallwood, VA $60,445

Harborton, VA $60,457

Horntown, VA $60,548

Oak Hall, VA $60,423

Isle Of Wight, VA $59,845

Jamesville, VA $60,275

Jenkins Bridge, VA $60,454

Keller, VA $60,382

Locustville, VA $60,379

Machipongo, VA $60,210

Mappsville, VA $60,432

Marionville, VA $60,210

Mears, VA $60,400

Melfa, VA $60,390

Modest Town, VA $60,546

Nassawadox, VA $60,273

Nelsonia, VA $60,550

New Church, VA $60,528

Onancock, VA $60,440

Onley, VA $60,374

Oyster, VA $60,157

Painter, VA $60,345

Parksley, VA $60,473

Pungoteague, VA $60,371

Quinby, VA $60,212

Rescue, VA $59,715

Sanford, VA $60,538

Saxis, VA $60,548

Seaview, VA $60,144

Smithfield, VA $59,780

Suffolk, VA $59,753

Tangier, VA $60,698

Tasley, VA $60,503

Temperanceville, VA $60,445

Townsend, VA $60,156

Virginia Beach, VA $60,529

Dulles, VA $68,783

Aldie, VA $66,612

Amissville, VA $63,371

Arcola, VA $67,280

Manassas, VA $67,390

Marshall, VA $64,301

Middleburg, VA $65,483

Catlett, VA $65,790

Centreville, VA $67,662

Clifton, VA $68,232

Orlean, VA $63,722

Paeonian Springs, VA $65,788

Paris, VA $63,722

Philomont, VA $65,289

Purcellville, VA $64,805

Bluemont, VA $63,938

Bristow, VA $66,867

Broad Run, VA $65,678

Calverton, VA $65,529

Casanova, VA $65,638

Rectortown, VA $64,221

Mechanicsville, VA $61,669

Midlothian, VA $61,575

Millers Tavern, VA $61,662

Mineral, VA $61,440

Moon, VA $60,158

Moseley, VA $61,370

New Canton, VA $60,041

New Kent, VA $61,332

New Point, VA $60,007

Newtown, VA $61,851

Norge, VA $60,421

North, VA $60,211

Oilville, VA $61,385

Onemo, VA $60,083

Ordinary, VA $59,952

Port Haywood, VA $59,998

Powhatan, VA $61,182

Providence Forge, VA $61,226

Quinton, VA $61,540

Rockville, VA $61,454

Ruthville, VA $61,100

Saint Stephens Church, VA $61,654

Saluda, VA $60,634

Sandston, VA $61,683

Sandy Hook, VA $61,062

Schley, VA $60,094

Severn, VA $59,902

Shacklefords, VA $60,667

State Farm, VA $61,336

Stevensville, VA $61,190

Studley, VA $61,664

Susan, VA $60,022

Toano, VA $60,611

Topping, VA $60,557

Trevilians, VA $61,025

Richmond, VA $61,810

Urbanna, VA $60,845

Wake, VA $60,465

Walkerton, VA $61,277

Ware Neck, VA $60,118

Water View, VA $60,832

West Point, VA $61,041

White Marsh, VA $60,019

Wicomico, VA $59,913

Williamsburg, VA $60,016

Woods Cross Roads, VA $60,234

Montpelier, VA $61,362

Oakton, VA $68,976

Occoquan, VA $68,468

Quantico, VA $66,192

Springfield, VA $69,590

Triangle, VA $66,671

Vienna, VA $69,589

Woodbridge, VA $67,973

Arlington, VA $69,940

Fort Myer, VA $69,941

Mattaponi, VA $60,814

Dhs, VA $69,940

Fort Valley, VA $60,466

Star Tannery, VA $59,874

Stephens City, VA $62,164

Stephenson, VA $62,205

Toms Brook, VA $60,432

White Post, VA $62,699

Woodstock, VA $59,933

Culpeper, VA $61,912

Aroda, VA $60,396

Banco, VA $60,600

Bealeton, VA $64,098

Boston, VA $61,748

Brandy Station, VA $62,997

Brightwood, VA $60,909

Castleton, VA $62,427

Elkwood, VA $62,915

Etlan, VA $60,768

Goldvein, VA $64,381

Graves Mill, VA $60,313

Haywood, VA $60,893

Hood, VA $59,934

Jeffersonton, VA $63,700

Leon, VA $61,166

Lignum, VA $62,552

Madison, VA $60,308

Midland, VA $64,736

Mitchells, VA $61,419

Oakpark, VA $60,691

Pratts, VA $60,301

Radiant, VA $60,525

Rapidan, VA $61,071

Remington, VA $63,588

Reva, VA $61,233

Richardsville, VA $63,074

Rixeyville, VA $62,910

Rochelle, VA $60,283

Somerville, VA $64,860

Sperryville, VA $61,173

Stevensburg, VA $62,677

Sumerduck, VA $63,605

Syria, VA $60,080

Viewtown, VA $62,952

Washington, VA $62,247

Wolftown, VA $59,938

Woodville, VA $61,777

Harrisonburg, VA $60,183

Basye, VA $59,702

Bergton, VA $59,518

Bridgewater, VA $60,070

Broadway, VA $59,885

Criders, VA $59,624

Dayton, VA $59,864

Edinburg, VA $59,803

Elkton, VA $59,984

Alexandria, VA $69,932

Fredericksburg, VA $63,364

Bowling Green, VA $62,134

Burr Hill, VA $62,142

Callao, VA $61,784

Caret, VA $62,521

Center Cross, VA $61,457

Champlain, VA $62,378

Coles Point, VA $62,612

Colonial Beach, VA $62,964

Corbin, VA $62,574

Dahlgren, VA $65,029

Dogue, VA $62,922

Dunnsville, VA $61,678

Edwardsville, VA $61,254

Farnham, VA $61,435

Garrisonville, VA $65,562

Hague, VA $62,159

Hartwood, VA $63,547

Haynesville, VA $62,108

Heathsville, VA $61,197

Hustle, VA $62,416

Irvington, VA $60,707

Jersey, VA $63,008

Kilmarnock, VA $60,758

King George, VA $63,991

Kinsale, VA $62,039

Ladysmith, VA $61,775

Lancaster, VA $60,907

Laneview, VA $61,055

Lively, VA $60,963

Locust Grove, VA $62,160

Loretto, VA $62,427

Lottsburg, VA $61,669

Merry Point, VA $60,811

Milford, VA $61,906

Mollusk, VA $60,833

Montross, VA $62,566

Morattico, VA $61,149

Mount Holly, VA $62,357

Ninde, VA $64,134

Nuttsville, VA $61,089

Oldhams, VA $61,989

Ophelia, VA $61,207

Partlow, VA $62,312

Port Royal, VA $62,411

Rappahannock Academy, VA $62,423

Reedville, VA $61,161

Rhoadesville, VA $61,573

Rollins Fork, VA $62,961

Fulks Run, VA $59,735

Hinton, VA $59,680

Keezletown, VA $59,971

Lacey Spring, VA $60,001

Linville, VA $59,970

Luray, VA $60,162

Mc Gaheysville, VA $60,040

Mount Crawford, VA $60,042

Mount Jackson, VA $59,846

Mount Solon, VA $59,854

New Market, VA $59,984

Orkney Springs, VA $59,717

Penn Laird, VA $60,067

Quicksburg, VA $59,906

Pleasant Valley, VA $60,035

Shenandoah, VA $60,005

Singers Glen, VA $59,966

Stanley, VA $60,010

Timberville, VA $59,995

Charlottesville, VA $60,102

Afton, VA $59,436

Arrington, VA $58,254

Barboursville, VA $60,336

Batesville, VA $59,959

Covesville, VA $59,441

Crozet, VA $59,988

Dyke, VA $59,958

Ruby, VA $65,249

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	$73,553	$35.0	15%
MFG Durable	$67,157	$32.0	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.

$57,415

Average $63,959/year

$69,965

$4,785

Average $5,330/month

$5,830

$1,104

Average $1,230/week

$1,345

$28

Average $31/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,965	$5,830	$1,345	$34
Average	$63,959	$5,330	$1,230	$31
25th Percentile	$57,415	$4,785	$1,104	$28

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