What are the main factors that influence a CNC Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change A CNC Engineer's salary?

A CNC Engineer's salary grows with experience: a CNC Engineer (0-2 years)earns $77,240, a Database Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $104,369, a Database Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $127,002, a Database Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $145,825, a Database Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $170,078,

What are the highest paying states for a CNC Engineer?

CNC Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for CNC Engineer roles are District of Columbia $85,106, California $84,783, Massachusetts $83,653. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of CNC Engineer roles make?

Salaries for CNC Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Cnc Specialist: $118,327; Cnc Supervisor: $115,784; Cnc Field Service Engineer: $106,490; Cnc Manager: $98,801; CNC Process Engineer: $87,913.

CNC Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a CNC Engineer make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a CNC Engineer in Delaware is $77,842 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

However, a CNC Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $93,478
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,762 to $86,026
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,494

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CNC Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,026	$7,169	$1,654	$41
Average	$77,842	$6,487	$1,497	$37
25th Percentile	$68,762	$5,730	$1,322	$33

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Key Factors That Influence CNC Engineer Salaries

A CNC Engineer'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 Experience Level Affects CNC Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a CNC Engineer'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): $77,240
Early Career (1-2 years): $104,369
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $127,002
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $145,825
Expert (over 8 years): $170,078

Levels	Salary
CNC Engin... Level CNC Engineer	$77,240
Database ... Level CNC Engineer	$104,369
Database ... Level CNC Engineer	$127,002
Database ... Level CNC Engineer	$145,825
Database ... Level CNC Engineer	$170,078

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How Do CNC Engineer 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 CNC Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $85,106.
California: $84,783.
Massachusetts: $83,653.

District of Columbia $85,106 California $84,783 Massachusetts $83,653 Washington $83,346 New Jersey $83,315 Alaska $83,208 Connecticut $82,147 New York $81,716

Hawaii $80,340 Rhode Island $79,695 Maryland $79,257 Minnesota $78,657 Colorado $78,426 Illinois $78,350 Oregon $78,058 Delaware $77,842

New Hampshire $77,707 Virginia $77,404 Pennsylvania $76,520 Nevada $76,074 North Dakota $75,928 Michigan $75,698 Wisconsin $75,613 Vermont $75,444

Texas $74,975 Maine $74,944 Arizona $74,898 Ohio $74,845 Georgia $74,137 Indiana $73,784 Wyoming $73,715 Utah $73,607

Iowa $73,561 Kansas $73,192 Louisiana $73,084 North Carolina $73,046 Missouri $73,030 Florida $72,731 Montana $72,569 Nebraska $72,416

Kentucky $72,331 South Carolina $72,024 Tennessee $71,831 Idaho $71,755 New Mexico $71,193 Oklahoma $71,070 Alabama $70,617 South Dakota $69,856

Arkansas $69,441 West Virginia $69,218 Mississippi $68,549

Top Paying Cities for CNC Engineers

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: $80,563
Little Creek: $79,818
Magnolia: $80,148

Lincoln, DE $80,563 Little Creek, DE $79,818 Magnolia, DE $80,148 Milford, DE $80,563 Marydel, DE $79,518 Millsboro, DE $80,563 Millville, DE $81,101 Milton, DE $80,563

Nassau, DE $80,563 Ocean View, DE $81,101 Rehoboth Beach, DE $81,101 Seaford, DE $79,718 Selbyville, DE $81,101 Smyrna, DE $79,426 Viola, DE $80,148 Woodside, DE $79,918

Bear, DE $78,842 Newark, DE $78,872 Claymont, DE $78,934 Delaware City, DE $78,872 Hockessin, DE $78,934 Kirkwood, DE $78,872 Middletown, DE $79,264 Montchanin, DE $78,934

New Castle, DE $78,934 Odessa, DE $79,372 Port Penn, DE $78,657 Rockland, DE $78,934 Saint Georges, DE $78,872 Townsend, DE $79,257 Winterthur, DE $78,934 Lewes, DE $80,563

Wilmington, DE $78,934 Dover, DE $79,779 Dover Afb, DE $79,964 Bethany Beach, DE $81,101 Bethel, DE $79,718 Bridgeville, DE $80,563 Camden Wyoming, DE $79,864 Cheswold, DE $79,595

Clayton, DE $79,395 Dagsboro, DE $81,101 Delmar, DE $79,718 Ellendale, DE $80,563 Felton, DE $80,563 Fenwick Island, DE $81,101 Frankford, DE $81,101 Frederica, DE $80,563

Georgetown, DE $80,563 Greenwood, DE $80,563 Harbeson, DE $80,563 Harrington, DE $80,563 Hartly, DE $79,357 Houston, DE $80,563 Kenton, DE $79,395 Laurel, DE $79,718

Yorklyn, DE $78,934

CNC Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a CNC Engineer'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

$68,762

Average $77,842/year

$86,026

$5,730

Average $6,487/month

$7,169

$1,322

Average $1,497/week

$1,654

$33

Average $37/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,026	$7,169	$1,654	$41
Average	$77,842	$6,487	$1,497	$37
25th Percentile	$68,762	$5,730	$1,322	$33

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