What are the main factors that influence an Entry Level Cnc Operator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Entry Level Cnc Operator's salary?

An Entry Level Cnc Operator's salary grows with experience: a Entry Level Cnc Operator (1-3 years)earns $50,051, a CNC Machine Operator II (3-5 years)earns $63,342, a CNC Machine Operator III (5-7 years)earns $72,067,

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Level Cnc Operator?

Entry Level Cnc Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Level Cnc Operator roles are District of Columbia $54,320, California $54,114, Massachusetts $53,392. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Level Cnc Operator roles make?

Salaries for Entry Level Cnc Operator level roles vary by specialization: Cnc Programmer And Operator: $71,798; CNC Programmer/Operator: $71,608; Cnc Machine Operator: $63,950; CNC Programmer, Entry: $63,390; CNC Lathe Operator: $61,686.

Entry Level Cnc Operator Salary in Delaware

How much does an Entry Level Cnc Operator make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Cnc Operator in Delaware is $49,683 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, an Entry Level Cnc Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $59,031
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,384 to $54,577
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,560

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Entry Level Cnc Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$54,577	$4,548	$1,050	$26
Average	$49,683	$4,140	$955	$24
25th Percentile	$44,384	$3,699	$854	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Cnc Operator Salaries

An Entry Level Cnc Operator'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 Do Entry Level Cnc Operator 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 Entry Level Cnc Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $54,320.
California: $54,114.
Massachusetts: $53,392.

District of Columbia $54,320 California $54,114 Massachusetts $53,392 Washington $53,196 New Jersey $53,176 Alaska $53,108 Connecticut $52,431 New York $52,156

Hawaii $51,278 Rhode Island $50,866 Maryland $50,586 Minnesota $50,203 Colorado $50,056 Illinois $50,007 Oregon $49,821 Delaware $49,683

New Hampshire $49,597 Virginia $49,404 Pennsylvania $48,840 Nevada $48,555 North Dakota $48,462 Michigan $48,315 Wisconsin $48,261 Vermont $48,153

Texas $47,853 Maine $47,834 Arizona $47,804 Ohio $47,770 Georgia $47,319 Indiana $47,093 Wyoming $47,049 Utah $46,980

Iowa $46,951 Kansas $46,715 Louisiana $46,647 North Carolina $46,622 Missouri $46,612 Florida $46,421 Montana $46,318 Nebraska $46,220

Kentucky $46,166 South Carolina $45,970 Tennessee $45,847 Idaho $45,798 New Mexico $45,440 Oklahoma $45,361 Alabama $45,072 South Dakota $44,586

Arkansas $44,321 West Virginia $44,179 Mississippi $43,752

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Cnc Operators

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:

Lincoln: $51,420
Little Creek: $50,944
Magnolia: $51,155

Lincoln, DE $51,420 Little Creek, DE $50,944 Magnolia, DE $51,155 Milford, DE $51,420 Marydel, DE $50,753 Millsboro, DE $51,420 Millville, DE $51,764 Milton, DE $51,420

Nassau, DE $51,420 Ocean View, DE $51,764 Rehoboth Beach, DE $51,764 Seaford, DE $50,880 Selbyville, DE $51,764 Smyrna, DE $50,694 Viola, DE $51,155 Woodside, DE $51,008

Bear, DE $50,321 Newark, DE $50,341 Claymont, DE $50,380 Delaware City, DE $50,341 Hockessin, DE $50,380 Kirkwood, DE $50,341 Middletown, DE $50,591 Montchanin, DE $50,380

New Castle, DE $50,380 Odessa, DE $50,660 Port Penn, DE $50,203 Rockland, DE $50,380 Saint Georges, DE $50,341 Townsend, DE $50,586 Winterthur, DE $50,380 Lewes, DE $51,420

Wilmington, DE $50,380 Dover, DE $50,920 Dover Afb, DE $51,037 Bethany Beach, DE $51,764 Bethel, DE $50,880 Bridgeville, DE $51,420 Camden Wyoming, DE $50,974 Cheswold, DE $50,802

Clayton, DE $50,674 Dagsboro, DE $51,764 Delmar, DE $50,880 Ellendale, DE $51,420 Felton, DE $51,420 Fenwick Island, DE $51,764 Frankford, DE $51,764 Frederica, DE $51,420

Georgetown, DE $51,420 Greenwood, DE $51,420 Harbeson, DE $51,420 Harrington, DE $51,420 Hartly, DE $50,650 Houston, DE $51,420 Kenton, DE $50,674 Laurel, DE $50,880

Yorklyn, DE $50,380

Entry Level Cnc Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level Cnc Operator'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 February 01, 2026

$44,384

Average $49,683/year

$54,577

$3,699

Average $4,140/month

$4,548

$854

Average $955/week

$1,050

$21

Average $24/hour

$26

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$54,577	$4,548	$1,050	$26
Average	$49,683	$4,140	$955	$24
25th Percentile	$44,384	$3,699	$854	$21

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