CNC Machinist 1 Salary in San Diego, California

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How much does a CNC Machinist 1 make in San Diego, CA? The average CNC Machinist 1 salary in San Diego, CA is $73,297 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $64,760 and $83,783. 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 with Security Clearance
CACI - BETHESDA , MD
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
CNC Machinist with Security Clearance
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
CNC Machinist with Security Clearance
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
CNC Machinist with Security Clearance
SAIC - CRANE , IN
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
CNC Machinist with Security Clearance
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
CNC Machinist - 2nd shift
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
- 15 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 San Diego, CA. The base salary for CNC Machinist 1 ranges from $64,760 to $83,783 with the average base salary of $73,297. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $66,065 to $85,753 with the average total cash compensation of $75,044.

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About San Diego, California    According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Cany....More

San Diego, California  area prices were up 2.6% from a year ago

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