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CNC Operator salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 42 open job postings for CNC Operator roles in California, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest CNC Operator postings in California

  1. CNC Operator, Second ShiftValar Atomics · Torrance, CA · $25.00–$30.00/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026Apply
  2. CNC Operator - D ShiftRocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · $20.00–$30.00/hr · Posted Nov 12, 2026Apply
  3. CNC Operator (Swing or Weekend Shift)C666708d 5069 4418 Bb0a Ff75291b111f · Chatsworth, CA · $20.00–$27.00/hr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  4. CNC Operator - 2nd ShiftKarman Space & Defense · Huntington Beach, CA · $20.00–$24.00/hr · Posted Nov 12, 2026Apply
  5. Cnc Operator (3rd Shift)Aerotek · Morgan Hill, CA · $22.00–$28.00/hr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
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CNC Operator pay in other places

  1. United States$25.00/hr ($52K/yr) median, $22.00–$27.50/hr typical, 334 postingsUnited States: middle half $22.00–$27.50/hr, median $25.00/hr ($52K/yr)
  2. Ohio$22.00/hr ($45.8K/yr) median, $19.50–$25.00/hr typical, 30 postingsOhio: middle half $19.50–$25.00/hr, median $22.00/hr ($45.8K/yr)
  3. Illinois$23.50/hr ($48.9K/yr) median, $21.50–$27.50/hr typical, 24 postingsIllinois: middle half $21.50–$27.50/hr, median $23.50/hr ($48.9K/yr)
  4. United Kingdom£37.5K median, £30.2K–£51.3K typical, 20 postings
  5. Minnesota$25.50/hr ($53K/yr) median, $22.00–$26.50/hr typical, 20 postingsMinnesota: middle half $22.00–$26.50/hr, median $25.50/hr ($53K/yr)
  6. Wisconsin$23.00/hr ($47.8K/yr) median, $21.58–$25.00/hr typical, 20 postingsWisconsin: middle half $21.58–$25.00/hr, median $23.00/hr ($47.8K/yr)
  7. England, United Kingdom£36.4K median, £29.5K–£47.4K typical, 15 postings
  8. New York$24.00/hr ($49.9K/yr) median, $22.50–$25.50/hr typical, 15 postingsNew York: middle half $22.50–$25.50/hr, median $24.00/hr ($49.9K/yr)

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Questions and answers

How much does a CNC Operator make in California?

The median posted base pay for CNC Operator jobs in California is $25.00/hr ($52K/yr), from 42 job postings with pay at 25 companies.

What is the typical CNC Operator pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $24.00–$28.96/hr. The top 10% list $72.8K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $44.7K or less.

How does California pay compare with all CNC Operator jobs?

The median here is $25.00/hr ($52K/yr), against $25.00/hr ($52K/yr) across all 384 postings for the role.

How many CNC Operator jobs in California list pay?

42 open postings at 25 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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