What are the main factors that influence a CMM 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 CMM Operator?

The MFG Nondurable industry offers the highest average compensation for CMM Operator roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change A CMM Operator's salary?

A CMM Operator's salary grows with experience: starting around $55,321 for beginners, reaching about $57,577 at mid-level, and approach $60,343 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a CMM Operator?

CMM Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for CMM Operator roles are District of Columbia $62,400, California $62,200, Massachusetts $61,300. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of CMM Operator roles make?

Salaries for CMM Operator level roles vary by specialization: CMM Programmer: $64,500; Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Programmer: $64,486; Cmm Technician: $56,983; Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Operator: $56,318; Operator, Assembly Operator: $55,912.

CMM Operator Salary in Delaware

How much does a CMM Operator make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a CMM Operator in Delaware is $57,100 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, a CMM Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $68,945
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,700 to $63,300
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,784

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CMM Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,300	$5,275	$1,217	$30
Average	$57,100	$4,758	$1,098	$27
25th Percentile	$51,700	$4,308	$994	$25

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Key Factors That Influence CMM Operator Salaries

A CMM 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 CMM Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a CMM 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): $55,321
Early Career (1-2 years): $55,484
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $57,577
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $60,159
Expert (over 8 years): $60,343

Levels	Salary
Entry Level CMM Operator	$55,321
Intermediate Level CMM Operator	$55,484
Senior Level CMM Operator	$57,577
Specialist Level CMM Operator	$60,159
Expert Level CMM Operator	$60,343

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

District of Columbia: $62,400.
California: $62,200.
Massachusetts: $61,300.

District of Columbia $62,400 California $62,200 Massachusetts $61,300 Washington $61,100 New Jersey $61,100 Alaska $61,000 Connecticut $60,200 New York $59,900

Hawaii $58,900 Rhode Island $58,400 Maryland $58,100 Minnesota $57,700 Colorado $57,500 Illinois $57,500 Oregon $57,200 Delaware $57,100

New Hampshire $57,000 Virginia $56,800 Pennsylvania $56,100 Nevada $55,800 North Dakota $55,700 Michigan $55,500 Wisconsin $55,500 Vermont $55,300

Maine $55,000 Texas $55,000 Arizona $54,900 Ohio $54,900 Georgia $54,400 Indiana $54,100 Wyoming $54,100 Utah $54,000

Iowa $53,900 Kansas $53,700 Missouri $53,600 Louisiana $53,600 North Carolina $53,600 Florida $53,300 Montana $53,200 Nebraska $53,100

Kentucky $53,000 South Carolina $52,800 Tennessee $52,700 Idaho $52,600 New Mexico $52,200 Oklahoma $52,100 Alabama $51,800 South Dakota $51,200

Arkansas $50,900 West Virginia $50,800 Mississippi $50,300

Top Paying Cities for CMM Operators

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:

Lincoln: $56,800
Little Creek: $57,200
Magnolia: $57,200

Lincoln, DE $56,800 Little Creek, DE $57,200 Magnolia, DE $57,200 Milford, DE $57,000 Marydel, DE $57,100 Millsboro, DE $56,600 Millville, DE $56,700 Milton, DE $56,800

Nassau, DE $56,800 Ocean View, DE $56,700 Rehoboth Beach, DE $56,800 Seaford, DE $56,800 Selbyville, DE $56,600 Smyrna, DE $57,300 Viola, DE $57,000 Woodside, DE $57,200

Bear, DE $57,000 Newark, DE $57,000 Claymont, DE $57,100 Delaware City, DE $57,100 Hockessin, DE $57,000 Kirkwood, DE $57,100 Middletown, DE $57,100 Montchanin, DE $57,000

New Castle, DE $57,000 Odessa, DE $57,100 Port Penn, DE $57,200 Rockland, DE $57,000 Saint Georges, DE $57,100 Townsend, DE $57,200 Winterthur, DE $57,000 Lewes, DE $56,800

Wilmington, DE $57,000 Dover, DE $57,200 Dover Afb, DE $56,900 Bethany Beach, DE $56,600 Bethel, DE $56,700 Bridgeville, DE $56,800 Camden Wyoming, DE $57,100 Cheswold, DE $57,200

Clayton, DE $57,200 Dagsboro, DE $56,600 Delmar, DE $56,500 Ellendale, DE $56,600 Felton, DE $57,000 Fenwick Island, DE $56,600 Frankford, DE $56,500 Frederica, DE $57,000

Georgetown, DE $56,500 Greenwood, DE $56,800 Harbeson, DE $56,600 Harrington, DE $56,900 Hartly, DE $57,100 Houston, DE $56,800 Kenton, DE $57,200 Laurel, DE $56,500

Yorklyn, DE $57,000

CMM Operator Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

CMM Operator salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $63,750. While startup companies pay approximate $53,969.

CMM Operator Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$53,969
Growth Stage	51~500	$57,058
Established	501~5000	$61,578
Enterprise	5000+	$63,750

CMM Operator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For CMM Operator roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, MFG Nondurable, offers compensation 30% above the average. Conversely, CMM Operator positions in Aerospace & Defense typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view CMM Operator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a CMM Operator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
MFG Nondurable	$74,230	$36.0	30%

CMM Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a CMM 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.

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$51,700

Average $57,100/year

$63,300

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Average $4,758/month

$5,275

$994

Average $1,098/week

$1,217

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Average $27/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,300	$5,275	$1,217	$30
Average	$57,100	$4,758	$1,098	$27
25th Percentile	$51,700	$4,308	$994	$25

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