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

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for CNC Set Up Operator roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

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

A CNC Set Up Operator's salary grows with experience: starting around $57,587 for beginners, reaching about $59,954 at mid-level, and approach $63,053 for experts.

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

CNC Set Up Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for CNC Set Up Operator roles are District of Columbia $71,057, California $70,787, Massachusetts $69,844. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for CNC Set Up Operator level roles vary by specialization: CNC Programmer/Set-Up IV: $109,590; CNC Programmer/Set-Up III: $85,290; CNC Set Up Machinist: $73,352; CNC Programmer/Set-Up II: $72,390; Equipment Set Up and Monitoring Operator, Experienced: $70,500.

CNC Set Up Operator Salary in North Carolina

How much does a CNC Set Up Operator make in North Carolina? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a CNC Set Up Operator in North Carolina is $60,987 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $75,197
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,316 to $68,425
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,152

10% $50,152

50% (Median) $60,987

90% $75,197

CNC Set Up Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,425	$5,702	$1,316	$33
Average	$60,987	$5,082	$1,173	$29
25th Percentile	$55,316	$4,610	$1,064	$27

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Key Factors That Influence CNC Set Up Operator Salaries

A CNC Set Up 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 Set Up Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a CNC Set Up 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): $57,587
Early Career (1-2 years): $57,755
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $59,954
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $62,847
Expert (over 8 years): $63,053

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level CNC Set Up Operator	less than 1 year	$57,587
Early Career Level CNC Set Up Operator	1-2 years	$57,755
Mid-Level Level CNC Set Up Operator	2-4 years	$59,954
Senior-Level Level CNC Set Up Operator	5-8 years	$62,847
Expert Level CNC Set Up Operator	over 8 years	$63,053

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

District of Columbia: $71,057.
California: $70,787.
Massachusetts: $69,844.

District of Columbia $71,057 California $70,787 Massachusetts $69,844 Washington $69,587 New Jersey $69,561 Alaska $69,471 Connecticut $68,586 New York $68,226

Hawaii $67,078 Rhode Island $66,539 Maryland $66,173 Minnesota $65,672 Colorado $65,480 Illinois $65,416 Oregon $65,172 Delaware $64,992

New Hampshire $64,879 Virginia $64,626 Pennsylvania $63,888 Nevada $63,516 North Dakota $63,394 Michigan $63,201 Wisconsin $63,131 Vermont $62,990

Texas $62,598 Maine $62,572 Arizona $62,534 Ohio $62,489 Georgia $61,899 Indiana $61,603 Wyoming $61,546 Utah $61,456

Iowa $61,417 Kansas $61,109 Louisiana $61,019 North Carolina $60,987 Missouri $60,974 Florida $60,724 Montana $60,589 Nebraska $60,461

Kentucky $60,390 South Carolina $60,134 Tennessee $59,973 Idaho $59,909 New Mexico $59,441 Oklahoma $59,338 Alabama $58,959 South Dakota $58,324

Arkansas $57,977 West Virginia $57,791 Mississippi $57,233

Top Paying Cities for CNC Set Up Operator

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: $58,187
Mount Holly: $61,725
Mount Mourne: $60,850

Morven, NC $58,187

Mount Holly, NC $61,725

Mount Mourne, NC $60,850

Mount Pleasant, NC $60,018

Mount Ulla, NC $60,005

Newell, NC $62,013

New London, NC $59,491

Norwood, NC $59,470

Oakboro, NC $60,184

Paw Creek, NC $62,021

Peachland, NC $58,979

Pineville, NC $61,873

Polkton, NC $59,869

Polkville, NC $59,656

Richfield, NC $59,765

Rockwell, NC $60,026

Rutherfordton, NC $59,122

Salisbury, NC $60,127

Warsaw, NC $58,229

Roaring River, NC $58,437

Ronda, NC $58,603

Rutherford College, NC $59,105

Scottville, NC $57,585

Sherrills Ford, NC $60,365

Sparta, NC $57,930

State Road, NC $58,572

Stony Point, NC $59,123

Sugar Grove, NC $57,587

Taylorsville, NC $58,757

Terrell, NC $60,540

Thurmond, NC $58,366

Todd, NC $57,589

Traphill, NC $58,195

Turnersburg, NC $59,303

Union Grove, NC $58,647

Valdese, NC $58,996

Valle Crucis, NC $57,668

Vilas, NC $57,546

Warrensville, NC $57,642

West Jefferson, NC $57,653

Wilkesboro, NC $58,272

Zionville, NC $57,588

Scotts, NC $59,080

Alexander, NC $59,032

Almond, NC $58,061

Arden, NC $59,031

Bakersville, NC $57,697

Balsam, NC $58,401

Balsam Grove, NC $58,574

Barnardsville, NC $58,811

Bat Cave, NC $58,841

Black Mountain, NC $58,868

Brevard, NC $58,672

Bryson City, NC $58,109

Burnsville, NC $58,434

Candler, NC $58,998

Canton, NC $58,767

Cashiers, NC $58,272

Cedar Mountain, NC $58,844

Cherokee, NC $58,281

Chimney Rock, NC $58,821

Clyde, NC $58,686

Columbus, NC $59,414

Cullowhee, NC $58,401

Dana, NC $58,798

Gaston, NC $58,362

Greenville, NC $57,735

Grimesland, NC $57,506

Halifax, NC $57,681

Hamilton, NC $57,504

Shelby, NC $60,125

Spencer, NC $60,129

Spindale, NC $59,185

Stanfield, NC $60,745

Stanley, NC $61,487

Troutman, NC $59,858

Union Mills, NC $58,597

Vale, NC $60,229

Waco, NC $60,917

Wadesboro, NC $58,802

Waxhaw, NC $60,987

Wingate, NC $60,536

Charlotte, NC $62,027

Dillsboro, NC $58,153

East Flat Rock, NC $58,771

Edneyville, NC $58,831

Enka, NC $59,120

Etowah, NC $58,814

Fairview, NC $58,970

Flat Rock, NC $58,775

Fletcher, NC $58,975

Fontana Dam, NC $58,255

Franklin, NC $57,846

Gerton, NC $58,918

Glenville, NC $58,130

Glenwood, NC $58,613

Hazelwood, NC $58,549

Hendersonville, NC $58,769

Green Mountain, NC $57,605

Highlands, NC $58,094

Horse Shoe, NC $58,880

Hot Springs, NC $58,506

Lake Junaluska, NC $58,614

Lake Lure, NC $58,817

Lake Toxaway, NC $58,534

Leicester, NC $58,947

Little Switzerland, NC $58,235

Lynn, NC $58,932

Maggie Valley, NC $58,371

Marion, NC $58,769

Marshall, NC $58,574

Mars Hill, NC $58,610

Micaville, NC $58,235

Mill Spring, NC $58,798

Montreat, NC $58,894

Mountain Home, NC $58,893

Mills River, NC $58,901

Naples, NC $58,919

Nebo, NC $58,468

Old Fort, NC $58,758

Otto, NC $57,781

Penland, NC $58,060

Penrose, NC $58,715

Pisgah Forest, NC $58,771

Ridgecrest, NC $58,876

Robbinsville, NC $58,057

Rosman, NC $58,648

Saluda, NC $58,772

Sapphire, NC $58,335

Scaly Mountain, NC $57,974

Skyland, NC $59,058

Spruce Pine, NC $58,144

Hassell, NC $57,563

Tryon, NC $59,167

Tuckasegee, NC $58,192

Tuxedo, NC $58,846

Waynesville, NC $58,206

Weaverville, NC $58,986

Webster, NC $58,221

Whittier, NC $58,080

Zirconia, NC $58,864

Asheville, NC $59,158

Andrews, NC $57,943

Brasstown, NC $57,705

Culberson, NC $57,648

Hayesville, NC $57,748

Marble, NC $57,891

Murphy, NC $57,710

Warne, NC $57,707

Whitsett, NC $59,706

Henrico, NC $58,317

Hobgood, NC $57,589

Hollister, NC $59,086

Jackson, NC $57,517

Jamesville, NC $57,411

Kelford, NC $57,641

Lewiston Woodville, NC $57,380

Littleton, NC $58,414

Lucama, NC $60,509

Macclesfield, NC $58,724

Margarettsville, NC $58,158

Milwaukee, NC $58,145

Murfreesboro, NC $58,432

Nashville, NC $59,871

Oak City, NC $57,379

Pantego, NC $57,353

Parmele, NC $57,567

Pendleton, NC $58,316

Pikeville, NC $59,514

Pinetops, NC $58,818

Pinetown, NC $57,358

Pleasant Hill, NC $58,350

Potecasi, NC $57,992

Red Oak, NC $59,680

Rich Square, NC $57,642

Roanoke Rapids, NC $58,039

Robersonville, NC $57,448

Roxobel, NC $57,757

Saratoga, NC $59,350

Scotland Neck, NC $57,522

Scranton, NC $57,322

Seaboard, NC $58,053

Severn, NC $58,336

Sharpsburg, NC $59,698

Simpson, NC $57,675

Sims, NC $60,816

Speed, NC $58,004

Spring Hope, NC $60,820

Stantonsburg, NC $59,147

Stokes, NC $57,426

Swanquarter, NC $57,324

Tarboro, NC $58,248

Tillery, NC $57,529

Walstonburg, NC $58,826

Washington, NC $57,520

Weldon, NC $57,900

Whitakers, NC $58,740

Williamston, NC $57,485

Wilson, NC $59,833

Woodland, NC $57,965

Elizabeth City, NC $59,034

Ahoskie, NC $58,260

Avon, NC $57,545

Aydlett, NC $59,206

Barco, NC $59,309

Belvidere, NC $58,975

Buxton, NC $57,574

Camden, NC $59,145

Cofield, NC $58,418

Coinjock, NC $59,360

Colerain, NC $58,114

Columbia, NC $57,515

Corapeake, NC $59,425

Corolla, NC $59,186

Creswell, NC $57,418

Currituck, NC $59,647

Durants Neck, NC $58,581

Edenton, NC $58,250

Eure, NC $58,706

Frisco, NC $57,590

Gates, NC $59,180

Gatesville, NC $58,771

Grandy, NC $58,835

Harbinger, NC $58,341

Harrellsville, NC $58,495

Hatteras, NC $57,598

Hertford, NC $58,558

Hobbsville, NC $59,062

Jarvisburg, NC $58,525

Kill Devil Hills, NC $58,155

Kitty Hawk, NC $58,402

Knotts Island, NC $59,943

Swannanoa, NC $59,040

Sylva, NC $58,194

Vaughan, NC $58,570

Wake Forest, NC $62,057

Warrenton, NC $59,303

Wendell, NC $62,149

Willow Spring, NC $61,923

Wilsons Mills, NC $61,521

Wise, NC $58,852

Youngsville, NC $61,757

Zebulon, NC $61,752

Raleigh, NC $62,938

Durham, NC $61,378

Rocky Mount, NC $59,133

Aulander, NC $57,929

Aurora, NC $57,374

Bailey, NC $60,844

Bath, NC $57,458

Battleboro, NC $58,952

Belhaven, NC $57,386

Bellarthur, NC $58,098

Bethel, NC $57,689

Black Creek, NC $59,849

Blounts Creek, NC $57,395

Castalia, NC $60,203

Chocowinity, NC $57,475

Como, NC $58,641

Conetoe, NC $58,114

Conway, NC $58,190

Edward, NC $57,434

Elm City, NC $59,545

Enfield, NC $58,402

Engelhard, NC $57,335

Everetts, NC $57,571

Fairfield, NC $57,329

Falkland, NC $58,327

Farmville, NC $58,445

Fountain, NC $58,561

Fremont, NC $59,599

White Oak, NC $57,631

Wilmington, NC $58,792

Ash, NC $58,241

Atkinson, NC $58,399

Bolivia, NC $58,521

Bolton, NC $58,309

Brunswick, NC $57,935

Burgaw, NC $58,416

Carolina Beach, NC $58,653

Castle Hayne, NC $58,792

Cerro Gordo, NC $57,593

Chadbourn, NC $57,705

Clarendon, NC $57,789

Clarkton, NC $57,777

Council, NC $57,981

Currie, NC $58,617

Delco, NC $58,509

Evergreen, NC $57,644

Fair Bluff, NC $57,606

Garland, NC $57,916

Hallsboro, NC $57,871

Hampstead, NC $58,460

Harrells, NC $57,822

Holly Ridge, NC $58,259

Ivanhoe, NC $58,015

Kelly, NC $58,095

Kure Beach, NC $58,556

Lake Waccamaw, NC $58,129

Leland, NC $58,749

Longwood, NC $58,060

Magnolia, NC $58,009

Maple Hill, NC $58,182

Nakina, NC $57,894

Riegelwood, NC $58,430

Rocky Point, NC $58,610

Rose Hill, NC $58,047

Shallotte, NC $58,272

Sneads Ferry, NC $58,138

Southport, NC $58,523

Supply, NC $58,373

Tabor City, NC $57,807

Teachey, NC $58,147

Oak Island, NC $58,425

Wallace, NC $58,055

Calabash, NC $58,106

Sunset Beach, NC $58,112

Ocean Isle Beach, NC $58,140

Whiteville, NC $57,814

Willard, NC $58,213

Winnabow, NC $58,739

Wrightsville Beach, NC $58,773

Kinston, NC $57,668

Albertson, NC $57,825

Alliance, NC $57,654

Arapahoe, NC $57,506

Atlantic, NC $57,511

Atlantic Beach, NC $57,660

Ayden, NC $57,562

Bayboro, NC $57,448

Beaufort, NC $57,530

Beulaville, NC $58,116

Bridgeton, NC $57,606

Cedar Island, NC $57,268

Chinquapin, NC $58,058

Comfort, NC $57,655

Cove City, NC $57,454

Davis, NC $57,530

Deep Run, NC $57,728

Dover, NC $57,424

Ernul, NC $57,395

Gloucester, NC $57,597

Grantsboro, NC $57,454

Grifton, NC $57,531

Harkers Island, NC $57,662

Havelock, NC $57,551

Cherry Point, NC $57,775

Hobucken, NC $57,345

Hookerton, NC $58,099

Hubert, NC $57,970

Jacksonville, NC $58,160

Camp Lejeune, NC $58,265

Garysburg, NC $58,051

Manns Harbor, NC $57,291

Townsville, NC $58,998

Manteo, NC $57,784

Maple, NC $59,482

Merry Hill, NC $57,940

Moyock, NC $59,768

Nags Head, NC $57,599

Ocracoke, NC $57,533

Plymouth, NC $57,490

Point Harbor, NC $58,444

Poplar Branch, NC $59,068

Powells Point, NC $58,394

Powellsville, NC $58,223

Rodanthe, NC $57,450

Roduco, NC $59,023

Yanceyville, NC $59,190

Greensboro, NC $59,736

Angier, NC $61,230

Apex, NC $61,881

Bahama, NC $60,637

Benson, NC $60,284

Broadway, NC $59,380

Buies Creek, NC $60,080

Bullock, NC $58,934

Bunn, NC $61,304

Butner, NC $61,064

Carrboro, NC $60,582

Cary, NC $62,555

Chapel Hill, NC $60,586

Clayton, NC $62,063

Coats, NC $60,325

Creedmoor, NC $61,358

Four Oaks, NC $60,091

Franklinton, NC $61,127

Fuquay Varina, NC $61,377

Garner, NC $62,467

Goldsboro, NC $59,384

Henderson, NC $60,023

Holly Springs, NC $61,743

Hurdle Mills, NC $59,198

Kenly, NC $60,659

Kipling, NC $60,808

Kittrell, NC $60,848

Knightdale, NC $62,586

Lillington, NC $59,559

Louisburg, NC $60,826

Macon, NC $58,731

Mamers, NC $59,552

Manson, NC $58,976

Micro, NC $60,747

Middleburg, NC $59,396

Middlesex, NC $61,347

Moncure, NC $60,353

Morrisville, NC $62,239

New Hill, NC $61,215

Norlina, NC $59,191

Oxford, NC $59,675

Pine Level, NC $60,647

Princeton, NC $59,916

Ridgeway, NC $59,256

Rolesville, NC $62,146

Rougemont, NC $60,073

Roxboro, NC $59,079

Selma, NC $61,062

Smithfield, NC $60,878

Stem, NC $60,694

Stovall, NC $59,441

Alamance, NC $59,563

Altamahaw, NC $59,518

Asheboro, NC $59,423

Bear Creek, NC $58,837

Bennett, NC $58,887

Biscoe, NC $58,246

Blanch, NC $58,749

Bonlee, NC $59,109

Browns Summit, NC $59,665

Burlington, NC $59,590

Bynum, NC $60,189

Candor, NC $58,021

Cedar Falls, NC $59,557

Cedar Grove, NC $59,360

Climax, NC $59,686

Colfax, NC $59,849

Cumnock, NC $59,287

Denton, NC $59,307

Eagle Springs, NC $58,099

Efland, NC $59,555

Elon, NC $59,468

Ether, NC $58,595

Franklinville, NC $59,523

Gibsonville, NC $59,628

Goldston, NC $58,627

Graham, NC $59,525

Gulf, NC $59,158

Haw River, NC $59,480

Highfalls, NC $58,584

High Point, NC $60,313

Roper, NC $57,659

Salvo, NC $57,635

Shawboro, NC $59,351

Shiloh, NC $58,670

South Mills, NC $59,638

Stumpy Point, NC $57,345

Sunbury, NC $59,296

Tyner, NC $58,548

Wanchese, NC $57,580

Waves, NC $57,594

Windsor, NC $57,554

Winfall, NC $58,798

Winton, NC $58,640

Albemarle, NC $59,453

Alexis, NC $61,329

Ansonville, NC $59,418

Badin, NC $59,265

Barium Springs, NC $59,695

Belmont, NC $61,824

Bessemer City, NC $61,659

Boiling Springs, NC $59,733

Bostic, NC $58,767

Caroleen, NC $59,534

Casar, NC $59,422

Cherryville, NC $60,892

China Grove, NC $60,091

Cliffside, NC $59,638

Concord, NC $60,620

Cornelius, NC $61,259

Cramerton, NC $61,840

Crouse, NC $61,103

Dallas, NC $61,711

Davidson, NC $61,028

Denver, NC $61,059

Earl, NC $60,372

East Spencer, NC $60,129

Ellenboro, NC $59,273

Faith, NC $60,147

Fallston, NC $60,340

Forest City, NC $59,382

Gastonia, NC $61,957

Huntersville, NC $61,666

Gold Hill, NC $59,881

Granite Quarry, NC $60,134

Grover, NC $60,678

Harris, NC $59,538

Harrisburg, NC $61,652

Henrietta, NC $59,606

High Shoals, NC $61,421

Indian Trail, NC $61,481

Iron Station, NC $61,092

Kannapolis, NC $60,380

Kings Mountain, NC $61,313

Landis, NC $60,137

Lattimore, NC $59,640

Lawndale, NC $59,998

Lilesville, NC $58,165

Lincolnton, NC $60,939

Locust, NC $60,354

Lowell, NC $61,928

Mc Adenville, NC $61,836

Mc Farlan, NC $58,122

Marshville, NC $60,308

Matthews, NC $61,592

Midland, NC $61,147

Mineral Springs, NC $60,982

Misenheimer, NC $59,794

Monroe, NC $61,026

Mooresboro, NC $59,685

Mooresville, NC $60,246

Hillsborough, NC $59,824

Jackson Springs, NC $58,081

Jamestown, NC $60,269

Julian, NC $59,689

Kernersville, NC $59,636

Eden, NC $59,005

Leasburg, NC $58,721

Lexington, NC $59,568

Liberty, NC $59,558

Linwood, NC $59,979

Mc Leansville, NC $59,754

Mebane, NC $59,444

Milton, NC $58,630

Mount Gilead, NC $58,556

Oak Ridge, NC $59,607

Pelham, NC $59,048

Pittsboro, NC $59,767

Pleasant Garden, NC $59,784

Prospect Hill, NC $59,160

Providence, NC $58,970

Ramseur, NC $59,296

Randleman, NC $59,691

Reidsville, NC $59,399

Robbins, NC $58,527

Ruffin, NC $59,100

Sanford, NC $59,439

Saxapahaw, NC $59,552

Seagrove, NC $58,873

Sedalia, NC $59,739

Semora, NC $58,455

Siler City, NC $59,266

Snow Camp, NC $59,500

Sophia, NC $59,702

Southmont, NC $59,840

Staley, NC $59,437

Star, NC $58,527

Stokesdale, NC $59,441

Summerfield, NC $59,634

Swepsonville, NC $59,509

Thomasville, NC $59,884

Trinity, NC $59,798

Troy, NC $58,620

Wallburg, NC $59,742

Welcome, NC $59,539

Wentworth, NC $59,238

West End, NC $58,282

Topton, NC $57,836

Advance, NC $59,403

Ararat, NC $58,917

Belews Creek, NC $59,465

Bethania, NC $59,566

Boonville, NC $59,023

Clemmons, NC $59,464

Cleveland, NC $59,860

Cooleemee, NC $59,851

Danbury, NC $59,066

Dobson, NC $58,697

East Bend, NC $59,264

Germanton, NC $59,381

Hamptonville, NC $58,918

King, NC $59,267

Lawsonville, NC $58,939

Lewisville, NC $59,394

Lowgap, NC $58,339

Madison, NC $59,185

Mayodan, NC $59,020

Mocksville, NC $59,365

Mount Airy, NC $58,748

White Plains, NC $58,826

Pfafftown, NC $59,429

Pilot Mountain, NC $59,002

Pine Hall, NC $59,227

Pinnacle, NC $59,146

Rural Hall, NC $59,441

Sandy Ridge, NC $58,955

Siloam, NC $59,038

Stoneville, NC $59,018

Toast, NC $58,747

Tobaccoville, NC $59,358

Walkertown, NC $59,532

Walnut Cove, NC $59,327

Westfield, NC $58,953

Woodleaf, NC $59,865

Yadkinville, NC $59,174

Winston Salem, NC $59,595

Tarawa Terrace, NC $58,154

Midway Park, NC $58,051

Mccutcheon Field, NC $58,214

La Grange, NC $58,508

Lowland, NC $57,318

Marshallberg, NC $57,633

Maury, NC $58,413

Maysville, NC $57,688

Merritt, NC $57,395

Morehead City, NC $57,715

New Bern, NC $57,587

Newport, NC $57,569

Oriental, NC $57,478

Pink Hill, NC $57,913

Pollocksville, NC $57,416

Richlands, NC $58,110

Salter Path, NC $57,686

Sealevel, NC $57,411

Seven Springs, NC $58,214

Smyrna, NC $57,467

Snow Hill, NC $58,583

Stacy, NC $57,423

Stella, NC $57,813

Stonewall, NC $57,655

Swansboro, NC $57,853

Trenton, NC $57,495

Vanceboro, NC $57,480

Vandemere, NC $57,547

Williston, NC $57,475

Winterville, NC $57,898

Emerald Isle, NC $57,738

Hickory, NC $59,307

Banner Elk, NC $57,685

Blowing Rock, NC $57,702

Boomer, NC $58,079

Boone, NC $57,763

Catawba, NC $60,012

Claremont, NC $59,724

Collettsville, NC $57,654

Connellys Springs, NC $59,299

Conover, NC $59,616

Creston, NC $57,511

Crossnore, NC $57,898

Crumpler, NC $57,650

Deep Gap, NC $57,612

Drexel, NC $58,878

Elkin, NC $58,840

Elk Park, NC $57,609

Ennice, NC $58,157

Ferguson, NC $57,725

Statesville, NC $59,267

Fleetwood, NC $57,632

Glade Valley, NC $58,151

Glen Alpine, NC $58,506

Glendale Springs, NC $57,590

Granite Falls, NC $58,874

Grassy Creek, NC $57,623

Lenoir, NC $58,384

Harmony, NC $59,090

Hays, NC $58,113

Hiddenite, NC $58,688

Hildebran, NC $59,377

Hudson, NC $58,762

Jefferson, NC $57,658

Jonas Ridge, NC $58,087

Jonesville, NC $58,840

Lansing, NC $57,658

Laurel Springs, NC $57,679

Linville, NC $57,636

Linville Falls, NC $58,144

Mc Grady, NC $57,850

Maiden, NC $60,469

Millers Creek, NC $57,776

Minneapolis, NC $57,667

Montezuma, NC $57,900

Moravian Falls, NC $58,250

Morganton, NC $58,349

North Wilkesboro, NC $58,305

Newland, NC $57,762

Newton, NC $60,077

Olin, NC $58,992

Patterson, NC $57,847

Pineola, NC $57,831

Piney Creek, NC $57,669

Plumtree, NC $57,758

Purlear, NC $57,669

Icard, NC $59,380

Rhodhiss, NC $59,171

Roaring Gap, NC $58,187

Fayetteville, NC $57,477

Fort Bragg, NC $57,655

Pope Army Airfield, NC $57,778

Aberdeen, NC $58,187

Autryville, NC $57,584

Timberlake, NC $59,403

Barnesville, NC $57,600

Bladenboro, NC $57,643

Bunnlevel, NC $58,821

Calypso, NC $58,619

Cameron, NC $58,448

Carthage, NC $58,428

Clinton, NC $58,151

Cordova, NC $58,090

Cumberland, NC $58,033

Dublin, NC $57,596

Dudley, NC $58,877

Dunn, NC $58,921

Elizabethtown, NC $57,669

Ellerbe, NC $57,871

Erwin, NC $58,962

Fairmont, NC $57,631

Faison, NC $58,454

Falcon, NC $57,958

Gibson, NC $57,785

Godwin, NC $57,933

Hamlet, NC $57,912

Hoffman, NC $58,065

Hope Mills, NC $57,498

Kenansville, NC $58,047

Lakeview, NC $58,422

Laurel Hill, NC $57,890

Laurinburg, NC $57,840

Lemon Springs, NC $58,932

Linden, NC $58,061

Lumber Bridge, NC $57,596

Lumberton, NC $57,575

Marietta, NC $57,669

Marston, NC $57,896

Maxton, NC $57,515

Mount Olive, NC $58,394

Newton Grove, NC $58,907

Norman, NC $58,002

Olivia, NC $58,982

Orrum, NC $57,602

Pinehurst, NC $58,474

Parkton, NC $57,519

Pembroke, NC $57,504

Pinebluff, NC $58,235

Proctorville, NC $57,703

Raeford, NC $57,848

Red Springs, NC $57,722

Rex, NC $57,586

Rockingham, NC $57,904

Roseboro, NC $57,670

Rowland, NC $57,614

Saint Pauls, NC $57,573

Salemburg, NC $57,876

Shannon, NC $57,647

Southern Pines, NC $58,282

Spring Lake, NC $57,936

Stedman, NC $57,510

Tar Heel, NC $57,642

Turkey, NC $58,206

Vass, NC $58,303

Wade, NC $57,598

Wagram, NC $57,931

CNC Set Up Operator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For CNC Set Up Operator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, CNC Set Up Operator positions in Retail & Wholesale or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view CNC Set Up Operator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a CNC Set Up Operator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$85,382	$41.0	40%
Aerospace & Defense	$79,284	$38.0	30%
Energy & Utilities	$70,135	$34.0	15%

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

Understanding how a CNC Set Up 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.

$55,316

Average $60,987/year

$68,425

$4,610

Average $5,082/month

$5,702

$1,064

Average $1,173/week

$1,316

$27

Average $29/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,425	$5,702	$1,316	$33
Average	$60,987	$5,082	$1,173	$29
25th Percentile	$55,316	$4,610	$1,064	$27

Find Your Next CNC Set Up Operator Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current CNC Set Up Operator job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

United Gear & Assembly | HUDSON, WI

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CNC Machinist

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CNC Horizontal Lathe Set up Operator

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$1,000 sign on bonus. Hiring Immediately. United Gear & Assembly offers. Benefits program active 1st of the month following your start date. which includes... more

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Set Up Operator

U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission, LLC | HOLYOKE, MA

Description. The TSUBAKI name is synonymous with excellence in quality, dependability, and customer service. U.S. Tsubaki is a leading manufacturer and sup... more

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