CNC machining schools in California
We found 32 schools offering CNC machining training in California, with campuses in Santa Maria, San Francisco, Eureka, and Norwalk and more. Machinists in California earn a median $57,190 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 32
- Public colleges
- 31
- Median pay in CA
- $57,190
- Cities with schools
- 23
24 CNC machining schools
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Los Angeles Trade-Technical College
Los Angeles, CA · Public
- CNC machining
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +15
Los Angeles Valley College
Valley Glen, CA · Public
- CNC machining
- IT support & networking
- Construction technology
- +6
CNC machining schools by city
- Los Angeles (9 within 30 mi)
- San Jose (3 within 30 mi)
- Long Beach (9 within 30 mi)
- Oakland (4 within 30 mi)
- Anaheim (8 within 30 mi)
- Riverside (3 within 30 mi)
- Santa Clarita (5 within 30 mi)
- Fremont (4 within 30 mi)
- San Bernardino (3 within 30 mi)
- Huntington Beach (9 within 30 mi)
- Rancho Cucamonga (3 within 30 mi)
- Pasadena (10 within 30 mi)
- Concord (5 within 30 mi)
- Vallejo (4 within 30 mi)
- Antioch (3 within 30 mi)
- West Covina (11 within 30 mi)
- San Mateo (5 within 30 mi)
- Mission Viejo (3 within 30 mi)
- Livermore (4 within 30 mi)
- Napa (3 within 30 mi)
- San Rafael (4 within 30 mi)
- Petaluma (3 within 30 mi)
- Pacifica (4 within 30 mi)
What machinists earn in California
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $57,190
- $27.49 an hour
- Typical range
- $37,440–$88,280
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in CA
- 18,950
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +1%
- 26,100 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many CNC machining schools are in California?
We list 32 schools in California with CNC machining programs: 31 public colleges and 1 private nonprofit school. Campuses are in Santa Maria, San Francisco, Eureka, Norwalk, and Hayward.
Are there community college CNC machining programs in California?
Yes. 31 public colleges in California offer CNC machining. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does CNC machining school cost in California?
Among the 31 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $2,407 to $18,943. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do machinists make in California?
The median pay for machinists in California is $57,190 a year, and most earn between $37,440 and $88,280, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a CNC machining school in California?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
Other programs in California
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- Criminal justice programs (109)
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- LPN programs (83)
- IT schools (83)
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CNC machining schools in other states
- North Carolina (34)
- Tennessee (26)
- Michigan (22)
- Illinois (21)
- Ohio (18)
- Texas (17)
- Georgia (16)
- Pennsylvania (16)
- Minnesota (15)
- Wisconsin (15)
- Florida (14)
- Kentucky (14)
- Oklahoma (14)
- South Carolina (13)
- Washington (13)
- Alabama (12)