How much does a CNC Machinist 1 make in Columbia, SC? The average CNC Machinist 1 salary in Columbia, SC is $62,544 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $55,259 and $71,491. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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CNC Machinist 1

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CNC Machinist Job Category: Service Contract Act Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Re
- 2 days ago
Primus Metals, LLC DBA Primus Aerospace - REISTERSTOWN , MD
Description Primus Aerospace is a leading manufacturing partner to aerospace, defense, and space OEMs, Primes, and Tier I suppliers. The company specializes in
- 2 days ago
ASRC Federal - STERLING HEIGHTS , MI
ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps s
- 2 days ago
Description SAIC is looking for a skilled and experienced Journey Level CNC Machinist in Crane, IN to join our manufacturing team in support of the U.S. Navy. J
- 2 days ago
Lockheed Martin - KING OF PRUSSIA , PA
Job Number 686001BR Description:Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination
- 2 days ago
Trumpf - FARMINGTON , CT
Job Description. Functieomschrijving. How brave are you. We are a high-tech company providing machine tools and laser technology, and are looking for people who
- 12 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of CNC Machinist 1 in Columbia, SC. The base salary for CNC Machinist 1 ranges from $55,259 to $71,491 with the average base salary of $62,544. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,373 to $73,172 with the average total cash compensation of $64,034.

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About Columbia, South Carolina    One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plai....More

Columbia, South Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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