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Hourly Wage for CNC Machine Operator II Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for CNC Machine Operator II?

As of November 01, 2025, the average hourly rate for a CNC Machine Operator II in the United States is $30, which translates to an annual salary of about $62,597.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $36 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $27 to $33 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $25 per hour
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CNC Machine Operator II Salaries by Percentile

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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $69,262 $5,772 $1,332 $33
Average $62,597 $5,216 $1,204 $30
25th Percentile $56,773 $4,731 $1,092 $27
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Key Factors That Influence CNC Machine Operator II Salaries

A CNC Machine Operator II'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects CNC Machine Operator II Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a CNC Machine Operator II'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): $60,580
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $60,759
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $63,069
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $65,966
  • Expert (over 8 years): $66,173
Levels Salary
Entry Level CNC Machine Operator II $60,580
Intermediate Level CNC Machine Operator II $60,759
Senior Level CNC Machine Operator II $63,069
Specialist Level CNC Machine Operator II $65,966
Expert Level CNC Machine Operator II $66,173
$60,580 0 yr
$60,759 < 2 yrs
$63,069 2-4 yrs
$65,966 5-8 yrs
$66,173 > 8 yrs
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How Education impacts a CNC Machine Operator II's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many CNC Machine Operator IIs enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a CNC Machine Operator II with a Associate's Degree is between $59,874 and $64,349.

CNC Machine Operator II Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for CNC Machine Operator II
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.1%
High School 76.1%
Associates 19.3%
Bachelors 2.3%
Masters 1.1%
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CNC Machine Operator II Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a CNC Machine Operator II'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.

Last Updated on November 01, 2025

Salary Trends for CNC Machine Operator IIs

Salaries for a CNC Machine Operator II can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $47,491 in 2023 to around $47,039 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of CNC Machine Operator II salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of CNC Machine Operator II Over Time

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2023
$47,491
2024
$47,355
2025
$47,039
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2023 $47,491
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CNC Machine Operator II bonus and incentive rates

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Base Salary 62.5%
Bonuses 7.2%
Social Security 5.3%
401k/403b 2.9%
Disability 1.4%
Healthcare 8.3%
Pension 3.8%
Time Off 8.6%
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Core Compensation
Median % of Total
Base Salary $62,597 62.5%
Bonus $7,207 7.2%
Value of Benefits
Median % of Total
Social Security $5,340 5.3%
401K/403B $2,932 2.9%
Disability $1,396 1.4%
Healthcare $8,352 8.3%
Pension $3,769 3.8%
Time Off $8,591 8.6%
Total Compensation $100,185 100%
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FAQ about CNC Machine Operator II

1. What are the responsibilities of CNC Machine Operator II?

Responsible for operating one or more types of computer numeric controlled production equipment. Selects appropriate settings and makes adjustments as necessary. Follows established quality and safety standards. Typically requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor. Works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. Typically requires 3-5 years of related experience.

2. What are the skills of CNC Machine Operator II

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Troubleshooting: Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.

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Preventative Maintenance: Developing and implementing maintenance strategies to increase equipment life expectancy and avoid unplanned downtime.

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Preventive Maintenance: Preventive maintenance is the act of performing regularly scheduled maintenance activities to help prevent unexpected failures in the future. Put simply, it's about fixing things before they break.

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