What are the main factors that influence a Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Programmer III'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 Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Programmer III?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Programmer III roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Programmer 's salary?

A Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Programmer 's salary grows with experience: a CNC Programmer, Entry (0-2 years)earns $68,624, a CNC Programmer, Experienced (2-4 years)earns $78,315, a Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Programmer III (4-7 years)earns $92,317, a CNC Programmer, Lead (7+ years)earns $118,526,

How much do different types of Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Programmer roles make?

Salaries for Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Programmer level roles vary by specialization: Computer Numeric Control Specialist: $113,244; Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Programmer IV: $109,513; Computer Numeric Controlled &Sheet Metal Pricing Estimator: $90,307; CNC Machine Programmer III: $85,281; Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Programmer II: $72,363.

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Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Programmer III Salary in Alaska

Q: What are the highest paying states for a Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Programmer III?

Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Programmer III salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Programmer III roles are District of Columbia $94,443, California $94,083, Massachusetts $92,833. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much does a Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Programmer III make in Alaska?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Programmer III in Alaska is $92,333 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

However, a Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Programmer III's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $115,010
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $84,753 to $104,203
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $77,852

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Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Programmer III Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$104,203	$8,684	$2,004	$50
Average	$92,333	$7,694	$1,776	$44
25th Percentile	$84,753	$7,063	$1,630	$41

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Key Factors That Influence Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Programmer III Salaries

A Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Programmer III'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 Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Programmer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Programmer III'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:

CNC Programmer, Entry (0-2 years): $68,624
CNC Programmer, Experienced (2-4 years): $78,315
Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Programmer III (4-7 years): $92,317
CNC Programmer, Lead (7+ years): $118,526

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
CNC Programmer, Entry	0-2 years	$68,624
CNC Programmer, Experienced	2-4 years	$78,315
Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Programmer III	4-7 years	$92,317
CNC Programmer, Lead	7+ years	$118,526

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How Do Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Programmer III 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 Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Programmer IIIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $94,443.
California: $94,083.
Massachusetts: $92,833.

District of Columbia $94,443 California $94,083 Massachusetts $92,833 Washington $92,493 New Jersey $92,453 Alaska $92,333 Connecticut $91,153 New York $90,683

Hawaii $89,153 Rhode Island $88,433 Maryland $87,953 Minnesota $87,283 Colorado $87,033 Illinois $86,943 Oregon $86,623 Delaware $86,383

New Hampshire $86,233 Virginia $85,893 Pennsylvania $84,913 Nevada $84,423 North Dakota $84,263 Michigan $84,003 Wisconsin $83,913 Vermont $83,723

Texas $83,203 Maine $83,163 Arizona $83,113 Ohio $83,053 Georgia $82,273 Indiana $81,883 Wyoming $81,803 Utah $81,683

Iowa $81,633 Kansas $81,223 Louisiana $81,103 North Carolina $81,063 Missouri $81,043 Florida $80,713 Montana $80,533 Nebraska $80,363

Kentucky $80,263 South Carolina $79,923 Tennessee $79,713 Idaho $79,623 New Mexico $79,003 Oklahoma $78,873 Alabama $78,363 South Dakota $77,523

Arkansas $77,063 West Virginia $76,813 Mississippi $76,073

Top Paying Cities for Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Programmer IIIs

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:

Anchorage: $93,253
Jber: $93,253
Indian: $92,803

Anchorage, AK $93,253 Jber, AK $93,253 Indian, AK $92,803 Kongiganak, AK $91,813 Adak, AK $91,653 Atka, AK $91,663 Chignik Lake, AK $91,643 Port Heiden, AK $91,613

Port Lions, AK $91,743 Akiachak, AK $91,793 Akiak, AK $91,833 Akutan, AK $91,753 Alakanuk, AK $91,723 Aleknagik, AK $91,663 Anchor Point, AK $91,703 Aniak, AK $91,433

Anvik, AK $91,673 Bethel, AK $91,813 Chefornak, AK $91,793 Chevak, AK $91,603 Chignik, AK $91,683 Chignik Lagoon, AK $91,653 Chitina, AK $91,403 Chugiak, AK $92,633

Clam Gulch, AK $91,533 Clarks Point, AK $91,683 Cold Bay, AK $91,593 Cooper Landing, AK $91,603 Copper Center, AK $91,513 Cordova, AK $91,563 Crooked Creek, AK $91,573 Dillingham, AK $91,503

Eagle River, AK $92,913 Eek, AK $91,883 Egegik, AK $91,593 Ekwok, AK $91,663 Emmonak, AK $91,703 False Pass, AK $91,743 Marshall, AK $91,803 Gakona, AK $91,513

Girdwood, AK $91,583 Glennallen, AK $91,503 Goodnews Bay, AK $91,573 Grayling, AK $91,713 Saint George Island, AK $91,603 Holy Cross, AK $91,663 Homer, AK $91,683 Hooper Bay, AK $91,823

Hope, AK $92,673 Iliamna, AK $91,663 Kalskag, AK $91,773 Karluk, AK $91,543 Kasigluk, AK $91,763 Kasilof, AK $91,733 Kenai, AK $91,663 King Cove, AK $91,733

King Salmon, AK $91,523 Kipnuk, AK $91,743 Kodiak, AK $91,633 Kotlik, AK $91,833 Kwethluk, AK $91,783 Kwigillingok, AK $91,703 Wasilla, AK $93,043 Larsen Bay, AK $91,603

Levelock, AK $91,643 Lower Kalskag, AK $91,833 Mc Grath, AK $91,423 Manokotak, AK $91,663 Mekoryuk, AK $91,733 Moose Pass, AK $91,493 Mountain Village, AK $91,723 Naknek, AK $91,663

Napakiak, AK $91,783 Nikiski, AK $91,323 New Stuyahok, AK $91,703 Toksook Bay, AK $91,723 Nikolski, AK $91,513 Ninilchik, AK $91,623 Nondalton, AK $91,423 Nunapitchuk, AK $91,783

Old Harbor, AK $91,703 Ouzinkie, AK $91,673 Palmer, AK $91,693 Pedro Bay, AK $91,483 Perryville, AK $91,673 Pilot Point, AK $91,563 Pilot Station, AK $91,853 Platinum, AK $91,583

Big Lake, AK $92,873 Port Alsworth, AK $91,673 Quinhagak, AK $91,833 Red Devil, AK $91,463 Russian Mission, AK $91,553 Saint Marys, AK $91,713 Saint Michael, AK $91,723 Saint Paul Island, AK $91,683

Sand Point, AK $91,633 Scammon Bay, AK $91,913 Seldovia, AK $91,643 Seward, AK $91,603 Shageluk, AK $91,683 Nunam Iqua, AK $91,623 Skwentna, AK $91,373 Sleetmute, AK $91,573

Soldotna, AK $91,773 South Naknek, AK $91,563 Stebbins, AK $91,713 Sterling, AK $91,743 Sutton, AK $91,573 Takotna, AK $91,613 Talkeetna, AK $91,593 Tatitlek, AK $91,693

Togiak, AK $91,583 Tuluksak, AK $91,813 Tuntutuliak, AK $91,833 Tununak, AK $91,663 Tyonek, AK $91,543 Trapper Creek, AK $91,523 Unalakleet, AK $91,533 Unalaska, AK $91,773

Valdez, AK $91,623 Willow, AK $91,563 Yakutat, AK $91,633 Nightmute, AK $91,633 Nikolai, AK $91,393 Dutch Harbor, AK $91,943 Whittier, AK $91,653 Houston, AK $92,653

Fairbanks, AK $91,743 Eielson Afb, AK $93,763 Fort Wainwright, AK $93,763 Clear, AK $91,543 North Pole, AK $93,763 Salcha, AK $93,763 Two Rivers, AK $93,763 Allakaket, AK $91,643

Anaktuvuk Pass, AK $91,783 Arctic Village, AK $91,613 Barrow, AK $91,843 Beaver, AK $91,473 Ester, AK $93,763 Bettles Field, AK $91,473 Buckland, AK $91,903 Cantwell, AK $91,443

Central, AK $91,373 Fort Greely, AK $91,523 Chicken, AK $91,423 Circle, AK $91,563 Prudhoe Bay, AK $91,643 Deering, AK $91,743 Delta Junction, AK $91,573 Eagle, AK $91,383

Elim, AK $91,473 Fort Yukon, AK $91,433 Galena, AK $91,733 Gambell, AK $91,773 Healy, AK $91,513 Anderson, AK $91,663 Hughes, AK $91,733 Huslia, AK $91,713

Kaktovik, AK $91,763 Kaltag, AK $91,673 Kiana, AK $91,863 Kivalina, AK $91,843 Kobuk, AK $91,693 Kotzebue, AK $91,563 Koyuk, AK $91,773 Koyukuk, AK $91,713

Denali National Park, AK $91,583 Manley Hot Springs, AK $91,463 Lake Minchumina, AK $91,443 Minto, AK $91,763 Point Lay, AK $91,693 Nenana, AK $91,493 Noatak, AK $91,743 Nome, AK $91,613

Noorvik, AK $91,893 Northway, AK $91,493 Nulato, AK $91,733 Point Hope, AK $91,623 Rampart, AK $91,683 Ruby, AK $91,383 Savoonga, AK $91,813 Selawik, AK $91,783

Shaktoolik, AK $91,823 Shishmaref, AK $91,483 Shungnak, AK $91,743 Stevens Village, AK $91,633 Tanacross, AK $91,603 Tanana, AK $91,733 Teller, AK $91,813 Tok, AK $91,603

Venetie, AK $91,453 Wainwright, AK $91,773 Wales, AK $91,783 White Mountain, AK $91,843 Brevig Mission, AK $91,823 Ambler, AK $91,733 Chalkyitsik, AK $91,663 Nuiqsut, AK $91,763

Atqasuk, AK $91,673 Juneau, AK $94,023 Angoon, AK $91,533 Auke Bay, AK $94,023 Douglas, AK $94,023 Elfin Cove, AK $91,483 Gustavus, AK $91,663 Haines, AK $91,553

Hoonah, AK $92,963 Kake, AK $91,613 Pelican, AK $91,573 Petersburg, AK $91,583 Sitka, AK $91,633 Port Alexander, AK $91,723 Skagway, AK $91,623 Tenakee Springs, AK $91,463

Ketchikan, AK $91,673 Meyers Chuck, AK $91,543 Coffman Cove, AK $91,633 Thorne Bay, AK $91,683 Craig, AK $91,563 Hydaburg, AK $91,633 Hyder, AK $91,643 Klawock, AK $91,703

Metlakatla, AK $91,693 Point Baker, AK $91,683 Ward Cove, AK $91,673 Wrangell, AK $91,573

Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Programmer III Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Programmer III salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $104,467. While startup companies pay approximate $88,432.

Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Programmer III Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$88,432
Growth Stage	51~500	$93,502
Established	501~5000	$100,901
Enterprise	5000+	$104,467

Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Programmer III Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Programmer III 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, Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Programmer positions in MFG Nondurable or Energy & Utilities typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Programmer III as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Programmer III

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$110,800	$53.0	20%
MFG Durable	$101,566	$49.0	10%

Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Programmer III Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Programmer III'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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$84,753

Average $92,333/year

$104,203

$7,063

Average $7,694/month

$8,684

$1,630

Average $1,776/week

$2,004

$41

Average $44/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$104,203	$8,684	$2,004	$50
Average	$92,333	$7,694	$1,776	$44
25th Percentile	$84,753	$7,063	$1,630	$41

Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Programmer III Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Programmer III, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the CNC Programmer, Lead role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $118,530 - a projected growth of 28% over your current level.

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