California Median
$56,510
per year
Hourly Rate
$27.17
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+11% vs US median
US median $50,690
State Rank
#11 of 48
21,680 employed here
How much does a Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator make in California?
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in California take home a median of $56,510 annually — roughly $27.17 an hour — which runs 11% above the national median of $50,690.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $39,670 while the top 10% make $76,840 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $47,140 and $63,850 a year.
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $39,670 | $19.07 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $47,140 | $22.66 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $56,510 | $27.17 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $63,850 | $30.70 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $76,840 | $36.94 |
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How California compares
California ranks 11th out of 48 states and territories for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator salary in other states
Washington $107,920Massachusetts $61,630North Dakota $60,250Connecticut $59,840New Hampshire $59,730Maine $59,660Vermont $57,500Rhode Island $57,390Minnesota $56,780Oregon $56,670Colorado $55,270Pennsylvania $54,590Wyoming $54,170New Jersey $54,100Idaho $53,340New York $53,340Wisconsin $52,690Alabama $52,380Iowa $52,300Montana $51,880South Carolina $51,800Missouri $51,000South Dakota $50,750North Carolina $50,440Arkansas $50,280Delaware $50,010Tennessee $49,980Louisiana $49,800West Virginia $49,630Virginia $49,590Nebraska $49,360Kentucky $49,180Ohio $49,160Arizona $48,950Indiana $48,590Texas $48,480Illinois $48,420Kansas $48,400Oklahoma $47,760Georgia $47,630Michigan $47,250Maryland $46,870Nevada $46,670Florida $46,170Utah $45,140New Mexico $44,970Mississippi $39,520
Working as a Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator in California
Nationally, about 169,000 people work as Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($56,510) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator make in California?
The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator salary in California is $56,510 per year, or about $27.17 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $39,670 at the entry level to $76,840 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators about 11% more than the national median of $50,690. California ranks 11th out of 48 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $56,510 a year. About 21,680 Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.