Research Summary. After extensive research by the Zippia data science team, we identified these details of computer numerical controller machinist salary by state for the United States:
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New Mexico has the highest computer numerical controller machinist salary of $51,288
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South Carolina has the lowest computer numerical controller machinist salary of $36,779
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The national average salary for computer numerical controller machinists is $41,685
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The national hourly pay for computer numerical controller machinists is $20.04
You can read more on the specific methodology.
Background
Without fail, in surveys across basically every demographic, the number one most important aspect of a job for most people is the salary — how much do computer numerical controller machinists get paid where I live?
And while there are many things to go into how much you, specifically, can expect to make, there’s really good data for average salaries for computer numerical controller machinist by state across America broken down by seniority level. So while your city may be slightly different than the state average, these averages give you a rough sense of what to expect for your salary.
The state with the best salary for computer numerical controller machinists after this adjustment? That would be New Mexico.
Here’s a quick snapshot of the top ten states for computer numerical controller machinist salaries:
Let’s take a look at how we got here and a full ranking of all the states.
Highest-Paid Computer Numerical Controller Machinists By State
| Rank | State | Average Computer Numerical Controller Machinist Salary | 10th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico | $51,288 | $37,000 | $70,000 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $49,017 | $35,000 | $66,000 |
| 3 | Wyoming | $48,567 | $36,000 | $65,000 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $48,275 | $35,000 | $66,000 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $47,740 | $33,000 | $68,000 |
| 6 | Delaware | $45,966 | $31,000 | $66,000 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $45,482 | $32,000 | $64,000 |
| 8 | Alaska | $45,323 | $38,000 | $53,000 |
| 9 | Washington | $44,492 | $33,000 | $59,000 |
| 10 | Nevada | $43,720 | $31,000 | $60,000 |
| 11 | California | $43,678 | $31,000 | $60,000 |
| 12 | Oregon | $43,668 | $32,000 | $58,000 |
| 13 | North Dakota | $43,302 | $32,000 | $58,000 |
| 14 | New York | $43,297 | $30,000 | $61,000 |
| 15 | Maryland | $43,149 | $29,000 | $62,000 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $42,710 | $29,000 | $61,000 |
| 17 | Virginia | $41,969 | $29,000 | $60,000 |
| 18 | Vermont | $41,782 | $31,000 | $56,000 |
| 19 | Hawaii | $41,743 | $35,000 | $48,000 |
| 20 | Texas | $41,489 | $30,000 | $56,000 |
| 21 | Alabama | $41,418 | $30,000 | $56,000 |
| 22 | Rhode Island | $41,311 | $29,000 | $57,000 |
| 23 | New Hampshire | $41,145 | $30,000 | $56,000 |
| 24 | North Carolina | $40,923 | $28,000 | $57,000 |
| 25 | Arizona | $40,907 | $30,000 | $55,000 |
| 26 | Indiana | $40,827 | $29,000 | $57,000 |
| 27 | Louisiana | $40,822 | $30,000 | $55,000 |
| 28 | Missouri | $40,764 | $29,000 | $55,000 |
| 29 | Ohio | $40,667 | $28,000 | $57,000 |
| 30 | Mississippi | $40,479 | $29,000 | $55,000 |
| 31 | Colorado | $40,475 | $29,000 | $54,000 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $40,059 | $28,000 | $55,000 |
| 33 | Illinois | $39,883 | $28,000 | $55,000 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $39,741 | $28,000 | $54,000 |
| 35 | Kansas | $39,286 | $28,000 | $53,000 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $39,206 | $28,000 | $53,000 |
| 37 | Montana | $39,081 | $29,000 | $52,000 |
| 38 | Michigan | $38,982 | $27,000 | $54,000 |
| 39 | Maine | $38,821 | $29,000 | $51,000 |
| 40 | Wisconsin | $38,784 | $27,000 | $53,000 |
| 41 | Arkansas | $38,584 | $28,000 | $52,000 |
| 42 | South Dakota | $38,520 | $28,000 | $52,000 |
| 43 | Idaho | $38,263 | $28,000 | $51,000 |
| 44 | Georgia | $38,153 | $27,000 | $52,000 |
| 45 | Florida | $37,810 | $28,000 | $50,000 |
| 46 | Utah | $37,182 | $27,000 | $50,000 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $37,174 | $25,000 | $53,000 |
| 48 | Iowa | $37,093 | $27,000 | $50,000 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $37,063 | $27,000 | $50,000 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $36,779 | $26,000 | $50,000 |
Methodology: Computer Numerical Controller Machinist Salary By State
To better understand computer numerical controller machinist pay by state, Zippia has aggregated data across a multitude of channels including the BLS, FLC, and OPM. We then supplement that data with actual listed salaries from job posts. Finally, the data science team calculates a weighted average of these inputs to create an average pay for computer numerical controller machinists by state.
We took the average annual salary data for computer numerical controller machinists from these estimates and ranked every state on this criteria with the state with the highest salary ranking as highest average salary for computer numerical controller machinists.
Computer Numerical Controller Machinist Salary By State FAQs
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What is the highest-paid state for computer numerical controller machinists?
The highest-paid state for computer numerical controller machinists is New Mexico with an average salary of $51,288 per year.
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What city pays computer numerical controller machinists the most?
Coon Rapids, MN pays computer numerical controller machinists the most with an average salary of $49,139 per year.
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What is the worst state for computer numerical controller machinists?
The worst state for computer numerical controller machinists is South Carolina with an average salary of $36,779 per year.
Author
Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.
