Is a cnc machinist a good career choice?

I currently work as a cnc machinist, im still pretty new to it. About 6 months, i was previously a construction worker, sun up to sun down work. Operating Cnc machines was a huge change, its alot easier physically, but it requires math skills and knowledge of the machines. It isnt a bad career choice, dependong on where and who you work for. Because im so new to it i currently dont make very good money, cant afford to live on my own. But the more experience the more money. Id say the average machinist (knowing how to set up machines and possibly program) might make $40,000 to $65,000 a year, possibly. But there is defintly better choices. Hope i helped.