What are the main factors that influence a CNC Set Up Machinist'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 Set Up Machinist?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for CNC Set Up Machinist roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A CNC Set Up Machinist's salary?

A CNC Set Up Machinist's salary grows with experience: starting around $66,154 for beginners, reaching about $68,773 at mid-level, and approach $71,574 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a CNC Set Up Machinist?

CNC Set Up Machinist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for CNC Set Up Machinist roles are District of Columbia $81,216, California $80,908, Massachusetts $79,829. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of CNC Set Up Machinist roles make?

Salaries for CNC Set Up Machinist level roles vary by specialization: CNC Programmer/Set-Up IV: $109,590; CNC Programmer/Set-Up III: $85,290; CNC Programmer/Set-Up II: $72,390; CNC Set Up Operator: $64,177; CNC Programmer/Set-Up I: $63,390.

CNC Set Up Machinist Salary in North Carolina

How much does a CNC Set Up Machinist make in North Carolina? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a CNC Set Up Machinist in North Carolina is $69,707 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

However, a CNC Set Up Machinist's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $82,548
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $63,513 to $76,428
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $57,874

10% $57,874

50% (Median) $69,707

90% $82,548

CNC Set Up Machinist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$76,428	$6,369	$1,470	$37
Average	$69,707	$5,809	$1,341	$34
25th Percentile	$63,513	$5,293	$1,221	$31

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Key Factors That Influence CNC Set Up Machinist Salaries

A CNC Set Up Machinist'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 Set Up Machinist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a CNC Set Up Machinist'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): $66,154
Early Career (1-2 years): $66,350
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $68,773
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $71,387
Expert (over 8 years): $71,574

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level CNC Set Up Machinist	less than 1 year	$66,154
Early Career Level CNC Set Up Machinist	1-2 years	$66,350
Mid-Level Level CNC Set Up Machinist	2-4 years	$68,773
Senior-Level Level CNC Set Up Machinist	5-8 years	$71,387
Expert Level CNC Set Up Machinist	over 8 years	$71,574

How Do CNC Set Up Machinist 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 Set Up Machinists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $81,216.
California: $80,908.
Massachusetts: $79,829.

District of Columbia $81,216 California $80,908 Massachusetts $79,829 Washington $79,536 New Jersey $79,507 Alaska $79,404 Connecticut $78,392 New York $77,981

Hawaii $76,668 Rhode Island $76,052 Maryland $75,634 Minnesota $75,061 Colorado $74,841 Illinois $74,768 Oregon $74,489 Delaware $74,284

New Hampshire $74,155 Virginia $73,866 Pennsylvania $73,022 Nevada $72,597 North Dakota $72,457 Michigan $72,237 Wisconsin $72,157 Vermont $71,995

Texas $71,548 Maine $71,518 Arizona $71,474 Ohio $71,423 Georgia $70,748 Indiana $70,411 Wyoming $70,345 Utah $70,242

Iowa $70,198 Kansas $69,846 Louisiana $69,743 North Carolina $69,707 Missouri $69,692 Florida $69,406 Montana $69,252 Nebraska $69,105

Kentucky $69,025 South Carolina $68,731 Tennessee $68,548 Idaho $68,474 New Mexico $67,939 Oklahoma $67,822 Alabama $67,389 South Dakota $66,663

Arkansas $66,266 West Virginia $66,054 Mississippi $65,416

Top Paying Cities for CNC Set Up Machinist

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:

Morven: $66,506
Mount Holly: $70,550
Mount Mourne: $69,550

Morven, NC $66,506

Mount Holly, NC $70,550

Mount Mourne, NC $69,550

Mount Pleasant, NC $68,599

Mount Ulla, NC $68,584

Newell, NC $70,879

New London, NC $67,996

Norwood, NC $67,972

Oakboro, NC $68,789

Paw Creek, NC $70,888

Peachland, NC $67,411

Pineville, NC $70,719

Polkton, NC $68,429

Polkville, NC $68,185

Richfield, NC $68,310

Rockwell, NC $68,608

Rutherfordton, NC $67,575

Salisbury, NC $68,724

Warsaw, NC $66,554

Roaring River, NC $66,792

Ronda, NC $66,982

Rutherford College, NC $67,555

Scottville, NC $65,818

Sherrills Ford, NC $68,995

Sparta, NC $66,212

State Road, NC $66,946

Stony Point, NC $67,576

Sugar Grove, NC $65,820

Taylorsville, NC $67,157

Terrell, NC $69,195

Thurmond, NC $66,711

Todd, NC $65,823

Traphill, NC $66,515

Turnersburg, NC $67,781

Union Grove, NC $67,032

Valdese, NC $67,431

Valle Crucis, NC $65,913

Vilas, NC $65,774

Warrensville, NC $65,883

West Jefferson, NC $65,895

Wilkesboro, NC $66,603

Zionville, NC $65,822

Scotts, NC $67,527

Alexander, NC $67,472

Almond, NC $66,362

Arden, NC $67,470

Bakersville, NC $65,946

Balsam, NC $66,751

Balsam Grove, NC $66,949

Barnardsville, NC $67,219

Bat Cave, NC $67,254

Black Mountain, NC $67,285

Brevard, NC $67,060

Bryson City, NC $66,417

Burnsville, NC $66,788

Candler, NC $67,433

Canton, NC $67,169

Cashiers, NC $66,603

Cedar Mountain, NC $67,257

Cherokee, NC $66,613

Chimney Rock, NC $67,230

Clyde, NC $67,076

Columbus, NC $67,909

Cullowhee, NC $66,751

Dana, NC $67,205

Gaston, NC $66,707

Greenville, NC $65,990

Grimesland, NC $65,727

Halifax, NC $65,928

Hamilton, NC $65,726

Shelby, NC $68,721

Spencer, NC $68,726

Spindale, NC $67,646

Stanfield, NC $69,429

Stanley, NC $70,278

Troutman, NC $68,416

Union Mills, NC $66,975

Vale, NC $68,840

Waco, NC $69,627

Wadesboro, NC $67,209

Waxhaw, NC $69,706

Wingate, NC $69,191

Charlotte, NC $70,895

Dillsboro, NC $66,467

East Flat Rock, NC $67,173

Edneyville, NC $67,242

Enka, NC $67,573

Etowah, NC $67,223

Fairview, NC $67,400

Flat Rock, NC $67,178

Fletcher, NC $67,407

Fontana Dam, NC $66,584

Franklin, NC $66,116

Gerton, NC $67,342

Glenville, NC $66,440

Glenwood, NC $66,993

Hazelwood, NC $66,919

Hendersonville, NC $67,172

Green Mountain, NC $65,840

Highlands, NC $66,399

Horse Shoe, NC $67,298

Hot Springs, NC $66,871

Lake Junaluska, NC $66,994

Lake Lure, NC $67,226

Lake Toxaway, NC $66,902

Leicester, NC $67,375

Little Switzerland, NC $66,561

Lynn, NC $67,358

Maggie Valley, NC $66,716

Marion, NC $67,172

Marshall, NC $66,948

Mars Hill, NC $66,990

Micaville, NC $66,561

Mill Spring, NC $67,204

Montreat, NC $67,314

Mountain Home, NC $67,313

Mills River, NC $67,322

Naples, NC $67,343

Nebo, NC $66,828

Old Fort, NC $67,159

Otto, NC $66,042

Penland, NC $66,360

Penrose, NC $67,110

Pisgah Forest, NC $67,174

Ridgecrest, NC $67,293

Robbinsville, NC $66,357

Rosman, NC $67,033

Saluda, NC $67,175

Sapphire, NC $66,675

Scaly Mountain, NC $66,263

Skyland, NC $67,502

Spruce Pine, NC $66,457

Hassell, NC $65,793

Tryon, NC $67,626

Tuckasegee, NC $66,512

Tuxedo, NC $67,260

Waynesville, NC $66,528

Weaverville, NC $67,420

Webster, NC $66,545

Whittier, NC $66,384

Zirconia, NC $67,280

Asheville, NC $67,616

Andrews, NC $66,228

Brasstown, NC $65,955

Culberson, NC $65,889

Hayesville, NC $66,004

Marble, NC $66,167

Murphy, NC $65,961

Warne, NC $65,957

Whitsett, NC $68,242

Henrico, NC $66,655

Hobgood, NC $65,823

Hollister, NC $67,534

Jackson, NC $65,741

Jamesville, NC $65,620

Kelford, NC $65,882

Lewiston Woodville, NC $65,584

Littleton, NC $66,766

Lucama, NC $69,159

Macclesfield, NC $67,120

Margarettsville, NC $66,473

Milwaukee, NC $66,458

Murfreesboro, NC $66,787

Nashville, NC $68,430

Oak City, NC $65,583

Pantego, NC $65,553

Parmele, NC $65,797

Pendleton, NC $66,654

Pikeville, NC $68,023

Pinetops, NC $67,227

Pinetown, NC $65,559

Pleasant Hill, NC $66,692

Potecasi, NC $66,283

Red Oak, NC $68,213

Rich Square, NC $65,883

Roanoke Rapids, NC $66,337

Robersonville, NC $65,661

Roxobel, NC $66,015

Saratoga, NC $67,835

Scotland Neck, NC $65,746

Scranton, NC $65,518

Seaboard, NC $66,353

Severn, NC $66,676

Sharpsburg, NC $68,233

Simpson, NC $65,921

Sims, NC $69,511

Speed, NC $66,297

Spring Hope, NC $69,515

Stantonsburg, NC $67,603

Stokes, NC $65,636

Swanquarter, NC $65,520

Tarboro, NC $66,575

Tillery, NC $65,754

Walstonburg, NC $67,237

Washington, NC $65,743

Weldon, NC $66,178

Whitakers, NC $67,138

Williamston, NC $65,703

Wilson, NC $68,387

Woodland, NC $66,253

Elizabeth City, NC $67,474

Ahoskie, NC $66,589

Avon, NC $65,772

Aydlett, NC $67,671

Barco, NC $67,789

Belvidere, NC $67,406

Buxton, NC $65,805

Camden, NC $67,601

Cofield, NC $66,770

Coinjock, NC $67,846

Colerain, NC $66,423

Columbia, NC $65,738

Corapeake, NC $67,921

Corolla, NC $67,648

Creswell, NC $65,628

Currituck, NC $68,174

Durants Neck, NC $66,957

Edenton, NC $66,578

Eure, NC $67,100

Frisco, NC $65,824

Gates, NC $67,641

Gatesville, NC $67,173

Grandy, NC $67,247

Harbinger, NC $66,682

Harrellsville, NC $66,858

Hatteras, NC $65,833

Hertford, NC $66,930

Hobbsville, NC $67,506

Jarvisburg, NC $66,893

Kill Devil Hills, NC $66,469

Kitty Hawk, NC $66,752

Knotts Island, NC $68,513

Swannanoa, NC $67,481

Sylva, NC $66,514

Vaughan, NC $66,944

Wake Forest, NC $70,929

Warrenton, NC $67,782

Wendell, NC $71,034

Willow Spring, NC $70,776

Wilsons Mills, NC $70,316

Wise, NC $67,266

Youngsville, NC $70,587

Zebulon, NC $70,581

Raleigh, NC $71,937

Durham, NC $70,153

Rocky Mount, NC $67,588

Aulander, NC $66,211

Aurora, NC $65,576

Bailey, NC $69,542

Bath, NC $65,673

Battleboro, NC $67,380

Belhaven, NC $65,590

Bellarthur, NC $66,404

Bethel, NC $65,937

Black Creek, NC $68,405

Blounts Creek, NC $65,601

Castalia, NC $68,810

Chocowinity, NC $65,692

Como, NC $67,025

Conetoe, NC $66,423

Conway, NC $66,510

Edward, NC $65,645

Elm City, NC $68,058

Enfield, NC $66,751

Engelhard, NC $65,532

Everetts, NC $65,801

Fairfield, NC $65,526

Falkland, NC $66,666

Farmville, NC $66,801

Fountain, NC $66,933

Fremont, NC $68,119

White Oak, NC $65,870

Wilmington, NC $67,198

Ash, NC $66,567

Atkinson, NC $66,748

Bolivia, NC $66,888

Bolton, NC $66,646

Brunswick, NC $66,218

Burgaw, NC $66,768

Carolina Beach, NC $67,039

Castle Hayne, NC $67,198

Cerro Gordo, NC $65,827

Chadbourn, NC $65,955

Clarendon, NC $66,052

Clarkton, NC $66,038

Council, NC $66,271

Currie, NC $66,998

Delco, NC $66,875

Evergreen, NC $65,886

Fair Bluff, NC $65,842

Garland, NC $66,196

Hallsboro, NC $66,145

Hampstead, NC $66,818

Harrells, NC $66,089

Holly Ridge, NC $66,588

Ivanhoe, NC $66,310

Kelly, NC $66,401

Kure Beach, NC $66,927

Lake Waccamaw, NC $66,440

Leland, NC $67,149

Longwood, NC $66,360

Magnolia, NC $66,302

Maple Hill, NC $66,500

Nakina, NC $66,171

Riegelwood, NC $66,784

Rocky Point, NC $66,990

Rose Hill, NC $66,346

Shallotte, NC $66,603

Sneads Ferry, NC $66,450

Southport, NC $66,890

Supply, NC $66,718

Tabor City, NC $66,072

Teachey, NC $66,460

Oak Island, NC $66,778

Wallace, NC $66,355

Calabash, NC $66,413

Sunset Beach, NC $66,421

Ocean Isle Beach, NC $66,452

Whiteville, NC $66,080

Willard, NC $66,536

Winnabow, NC $67,136

Wrightsville Beach, NC $67,176

Kinston, NC $65,913

Albertson, NC $66,093

Alliance, NC $65,897

Arapahoe, NC $65,728

Atlantic, NC $65,733

Atlantic Beach, NC $65,904

Ayden, NC $65,791

Bayboro, NC $65,661

Beaufort, NC $65,755

Beulaville, NC $66,425

Bridgeton, NC $65,842

Cedar Island, NC $65,456

Chinquapin, NC $66,358

Comfort, NC $65,898

Cove City, NC $65,669

Davis, NC $65,755

Deep Run, NC $65,982

Dover, NC $65,633

Ernul, NC $65,601

Gloucester, NC $65,831

Grantsboro, NC $65,669

Grifton, NC $65,757

Harkers Island, NC $65,906

Havelock, NC $65,779

Cherry Point, NC $66,035

Hobucken, NC $65,544

Hookerton, NC $66,406

Hubert, NC $66,258

Jacksonville, NC $66,475

Camp Lejeune, NC $66,595

Garysburg, NC $66,351

Manns Harbor, NC $65,482

Townsville, NC $67,434

Manteo, NC $66,046

Maple, NC $67,987

Merry Hill, NC $66,224

Moyock, NC $68,313

Nags Head, NC $65,834

Ocracoke, NC $65,758

Plymouth, NC $65,710

Point Harbor, NC $66,800

Poplar Branch, NC $67,513

Powells Point, NC $66,743

Powellsville, NC $66,547

Rodanthe, NC $65,664

Roduco, NC $67,461

Yanceyville, NC $67,653

Greensboro, NC $68,276

Angier, NC $69,984

Apex, NC $70,728

Bahama, NC $69,306

Benson, NC $68,903

Broadway, NC $67,869

Buies Creek, NC $68,670

Bullock, NC $67,359

Bunn, NC $70,068

Butner, NC $69,795

Carrboro, NC $69,244

Cary, NC $71,499

Chapel Hill, NC $69,248

Clayton, NC $70,936

Coats, NC $68,950

Creedmoor, NC $70,130

Four Oaks, NC $68,683

Franklinton, NC $69,867

Fuquay Varina, NC $70,152

Garner, NC $71,397

Goldsboro, NC $67,874

Henderson, NC $68,605

Holly Springs, NC $70,571

Hurdle Mills, NC $67,662

Kenly, NC $69,331

Kipling, NC $69,502

Kittrell, NC $69,548

Knightdale, NC $71,534

Lillington, NC $68,074

Louisburg, NC $69,523

Macon, NC $67,128

Mamers, NC $68,066

Manson, NC $67,408

Micro, NC $69,432

Middleburg, NC $67,888

Middlesex, NC $70,118

Moncure, NC $68,981

Morrisville, NC $71,137

New Hill, NC $69,967

Norlina, NC $67,654

Oxford, NC $68,207

Pine Level, NC $69,318

Princeton, NC $68,482

Ridgeway, NC $67,728

Rolesville, NC $71,031

Rougemont, NC $68,661

Roxboro, NC $67,525

Selma, NC $69,793

Smithfield, NC $69,582

Stem, NC $69,371

Stovall, NC $67,940

Alamance, NC $68,078

Altamahaw, NC $68,027

Asheboro, NC $67,919

Bear Creek, NC $67,249

Bennett, NC $67,306

Biscoe, NC $66,573

Blanch, NC $67,148

Bonlee, NC $67,560

Browns Summit, NC $68,196

Burlington, NC $68,110

Bynum, NC $68,794

Candor, NC $66,316

Cedar Falls, NC $68,072

Cedar Grove, NC $67,847

Climax, NC $68,220

Colfax, NC $68,405

Cumnock, NC $67,764

Denton, NC $67,786

Eagle Springs, NC $66,406

Efland, NC $68,069

Elon, NC $67,970

Ether, NC $66,973

Franklinville, NC $68,034

Gibsonville, NC $68,153

Goldston, NC $67,009

Graham, NC $68,035

Gulf, NC $67,616

Haw River, NC $67,984

Highfalls, NC $66,960

High Point, NC $68,936

Roper, NC $65,903

Salvo, NC $65,876

Shawboro, NC $67,837

Shiloh, NC $67,058

South Mills, NC $68,164

Stumpy Point, NC $65,543

Sunbury, NC $67,773

Tyner, NC $66,919

Wanchese, NC $65,812

Waves, NC $65,829

Windsor, NC $65,783

Winfall, NC $67,204

Winton, NC $67,024

Albemarle, NC $67,953

Alexis, NC $70,097

Ansonville, NC $67,913

Badin, NC $67,739

Barium Springs, NC $68,230

Belmont, NC $70,663

Bessemer City, NC $70,474

Boiling Springs, NC $68,273

Bostic, NC $67,169

Caroleen, NC $68,046

Casar, NC $67,918

Cherryville, NC $69,598

China Grove, NC $68,682

Cliffside, NC $68,165

Concord, NC $69,287

Cornelius, NC $70,017

Cramerton, NC $70,682

Crouse, NC $69,839

Dallas, NC $70,534

Davidson, NC $69,753

Denver, NC $69,789

Earl, NC $69,004

East Spencer, NC $68,725

Ellenboro, NC $67,747

Faith, NC $68,746

Fallston, NC $68,967

Forest City, NC $67,872

Gastonia, NC $70,815

Huntersville, NC $70,482

Gold Hill, NC $68,442

Granite Quarry, NC $68,732

Grover, NC $69,353

Harris, NC $68,050

Harrisburg, NC $70,467

Henrietta, NC $68,127

High Shoals, NC $70,203

Indian Trail, NC $70,271

Iron Station, NC $69,826

Kannapolis, NC $69,013

Kings Mountain, NC $70,079

Landis, NC $68,735

Lattimore, NC $68,167

Lawndale, NC $68,576

Lilesville, NC $66,481

Lincolnton, NC $69,651

Locust, NC $68,983

Lowell, NC $70,782

Mc Adenville, NC $70,677

Mc Farlan, NC $66,432

Marshville, NC $68,931

Matthews, NC $70,398

Midland, NC $69,889

Mineral Springs, NC $69,701

Misenheimer, NC $68,342

Monroe, NC $69,751

Mooresboro, NC $68,218

Mooresville, NC $68,859

Hillsborough, NC $68,377

Jackson Springs, NC $66,385

Jamestown, NC $68,885

Julian, NC $68,223

Kernersville, NC $68,163

Eden, NC $67,441

Leasburg, NC $67,116

Lexington, NC $68,084

Liberty, NC $68,073

Linwood, NC $68,554

Mc Leansville, NC $68,297

Mebane, NC $67,943

Milton, NC $67,012

Mount Gilead, NC $66,928

Oak Ridge, NC $68,129

Pelham, NC $67,490

Pittsboro, NC $68,312

Pleasant Garden, NC $68,331

Prospect Hill, NC $67,618

Providence, NC $67,401

Ramseur, NC $67,774

Randleman, NC $68,225

Reidsville, NC $67,891

Robbins, NC $66,895

Ruffin, NC $67,549

Sanford, NC $67,937

Saxapahaw, NC $68,067

Seagrove, NC $67,290

Sedalia, NC $68,280

Semora, NC $66,812

Siler City, NC $67,739

Snow Camp, NC $68,006

Sophia, NC $68,238

Southmont, NC $68,395

Staley, NC $67,934

Star, NC $66,895

Stokesdale, NC $67,939

Summerfield, NC $68,160

Swepsonville, NC $68,017

Thomasville, NC $68,446

Trinity, NC $68,347

Troy, NC $67,001

Wallburg, NC $68,284

Welcome, NC $68,051

Wentworth, NC $67,707

West End, NC $66,615

Topton, NC $66,104

Advance, NC $67,896

Ararat, NC $67,340

Belews Creek, NC $67,967

Bethania, NC $68,082

Boonville, NC $67,462

Clemmons, NC $67,966

Cleveland, NC $68,418

Cooleemee, NC $68,408

Danbury, NC $67,511

Dobson, NC $67,089

East Bend, NC $67,736

Germanton, NC $67,871

Hamptonville, NC $67,341

King, NC $67,741

Lawsonville, NC $67,366

Lewisville, NC $67,886

Lowgap, NC $66,679

Madison, NC $67,646

Mayodan, NC $67,458

Mocksville, NC $67,852

Mount Airy, NC $67,147

White Plains, NC $67,237

Pfafftown, NC $67,926

Pilot Mountain, NC $67,437

Pine Hall, NC $67,695

Pinnacle, NC $67,602

Rural Hall, NC $67,940

Sandy Ridge, NC $67,384

Siloam, NC $67,479

Stoneville, NC $67,456

Toast, NC $67,146

Tobaccoville, NC $67,844

Walkertown, NC $68,043

Walnut Cove, NC $67,809

Westfield, NC $67,381

Woodleaf, NC $68,424

Yadkinville, NC $67,634

Winston Salem, NC $68,116

Tarawa Terrace, NC $66,468

Midway Park, NC $66,350

Mccutcheon Field, NC $66,537

La Grange, NC $66,872

Lowland, NC $65,512

Marshallberg, NC $65,873

Maury, NC $66,765

Maysville, NC $65,936

Merritt, NC $65,601

Morehead City, NC $65,966

New Bern, NC $65,820

Newport, NC $65,800

Oriental, NC $65,696

Pink Hill, NC $66,192

Pollocksville, NC $65,625

Richlands, NC $66,418

Salter Path, NC $65,933

Sealevel, NC $65,619

Seven Springs, NC $66,536

Smyrna, NC $65,683

Snow Hill, NC $66,959

Stacy, NC $65,633

Stella, NC $66,079

Stonewall, NC $65,898

Swansboro, NC $66,124

Trenton, NC $65,715

Vanceboro, NC $65,698

Vandemere, NC $65,774

Williston, NC $65,692

Winterville, NC $66,176

Emerald Isle, NC $65,993

Hickory, NC $67,786

Banner Elk, NC $65,932

Blowing Rock, NC $65,952

Boomer, NC $66,383

Boone, NC $66,021

Catawba, NC $68,592

Claremont, NC $68,262

Collettsville, NC $65,897

Connellys Springs, NC $67,777

Conover, NC $68,140

Creston, NC $65,734

Crossnore, NC $66,176

Crumpler, NC $65,892

Deep Gap, NC $65,849

Drexel, NC $67,296

Elkin, NC $67,252

Elk Park, NC $65,845

Ennice, NC $66,472

Ferguson, NC $65,978

Statesville, NC $67,740

Fleetwood, NC $65,872

Glade Valley, NC $66,465

Glen Alpine, NC $66,870

Glendale Springs, NC $65,823

Granite Falls, NC $67,291

Grassy Creek, NC $65,862

Lenoir, NC $66,731

Harmony, NC $67,538

Hays, NC $66,422

Hiddenite, NC $67,079

Hildebran, NC $67,866

Hudson, NC $67,163

Jefferson, NC $65,902

Jonas Ridge, NC $66,391

Jonesville, NC $67,252

Lansing, NC $65,901

Laurel Springs, NC $65,925

Linville, NC $65,876

Linville Falls, NC $66,457

Mc Grady, NC $66,120

Maiden, NC $69,114

Millers Creek, NC $66,036

Minneapolis, NC $65,912

Montezuma, NC $66,178

Moravian Falls, NC $66,578

Morganton, NC $66,691

North Wilkesboro, NC $66,641

Newland, NC $66,020

Newton, NC $68,667

Olin, NC $67,426

Patterson, NC $66,118

Pineola, NC $66,099

Piney Creek, NC $65,914

Plumtree, NC $66,016

Purlear, NC $65,914

Icard, NC $67,870

Rhodhiss, NC $67,631

Roaring Gap, NC $66,506

Fayetteville, NC $65,694

Fort Bragg, NC $65,898

Pope Army Airfield, NC $66,038

Aberdeen, NC $66,506

Autryville, NC $65,817

Timberlake, NC $67,896

Barnesville, NC $65,835

Bladenboro, NC $65,884

Bunnlevel, NC $67,231

Calypso, NC $67,000

Cameron, NC $66,805

Carthage, NC $66,781

Clinton, NC $66,465

Cordova, NC $66,395

Cumberland, NC $66,330

Dublin, NC $65,830

Dudley, NC $67,294

Dunn, NC $67,345

Elizabethtown, NC $65,914

Ellerbe, NC $66,145

Erwin, NC $67,392

Fairmont, NC $65,871

Faison, NC $66,811

Falcon, NC $66,244

Gibson, NC $66,046

Godwin, NC $66,216

Hamlet, NC $66,192

Hoffman, NC $66,367

Hope Mills, NC $65,719

Kenansville, NC $66,346

Lakeview, NC $66,775

Laurel Hill, NC $66,167

Laurinburg, NC $66,109

Lemon Springs, NC $67,357

Linden, NC $66,362

Lumber Bridge, NC $65,830

Lumberton, NC $65,807

Marietta, NC $65,914

Marston, NC $66,173

Maxton, NC $65,738

Mount Olive, NC $66,743

Newton Grove, NC $67,329

Norman, NC $66,294

Olivia, NC $67,414

Orrum, NC $65,837

Pinehurst, NC $66,834

Parkton, NC $65,743

Pembroke, NC $65,725

Pinebluff, NC $66,561

Proctorville, NC $65,953

Raeford, NC $66,118

Red Springs, NC $65,975

Rex, NC $65,819

Rockingham, NC $66,182

Roseboro, NC $65,915

Rowland, NC $65,851

Saint Pauls, NC $65,804

Salemburg, NC $66,151

Shannon, NC $65,889

Southern Pines, NC $66,615

Spring Lake, NC $66,220

Stedman, NC $65,732

Tar Heel, NC $65,884

Turkey, NC $66,528

Vass, NC $66,639

Wade, NC $65,833

Wagram, NC $66,214

CNC Set Up Machinist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For CNC Set Up Machinist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and MFG Durable sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, CNC Set Up Machinist positions in Energy & Utilities or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view CNC Set Up Machinist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a CNC Set Up Machinist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$83,648	$40.0	20%
MFG Durable	$76,677	$37.0	10%

CNC Set Up Machinist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a CNC Set Up Machinist'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.

$63,513

Average $69,707/year

$76,428

$5,293

Average $5,809/month

$6,369

$1,221

Average $1,341/week

$1,470

$31

Average $34/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$76,428	$6,369	$1,470	$37
Average	$69,707	$5,809	$1,341	$34
25th Percentile	$63,513	$5,293	$1,221	$31

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