How much does a CNC Operator make in Columbia, SC? The average CNC Operator salary in Columbia, SC is $54,142 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $47,966 and $61,271. 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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Onin Staffing - PARAGOULD , AR
Job Description. Job Description. Job Description. Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a company that values innovation and precision. We s
- 1 day ago
Anduril Industries - COSTA MESA , CA
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the e
- 1 day ago
Job Number 691103BR Description. You will be a Machinist/Operator at our High Speed Wind Tunnel facility, where you will play a critical role in manufacturing a
- 1 day ago
SAELENS CORPORATION - JOHNSON CREEK , WI
Job Description. Job Description. Description. CNC Lathe or Mill Operator. Johnson Creek, WI. from $18.00 to $24.00 per hour. 2nd shift has a $1 per hour premiu
- 23 days ago
Careerbuilder-US - BEVERLY , MA
Seeking for CNC Machine Operator I. Seeking for CNC Machine Operator II. Direct Hire. Pay rate $23-28 per hour (DOE). Summary/Objective. Responsible for the man
- 1 day ago
Road Wolves Inc. -
Job Description. Tired of companies 'scraping off the top', claiming they give you the unrealistic 90-95% of gross. Do you want to work for a company that is bu
- 21 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 Operator in Columbia, SC. The base salary for CNC Operator ranges from $47,966 to $61,271 with the average base salary of $54,142. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $48,654 to $62,497 with the average total cash compensation of $55,037.

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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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