How much does a Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator make?
The median pay for a Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator in the United States is $50,690 per year — about $24.37 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $38,140, while the most experienced Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in the top 10% earn $73,890.
That is $10,700 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator salary range by percentile
Half of all Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators earn between $44,930 and $61,760 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $38,140 | $18.34 | |
| 25th percentile (early career) | $44,930 | $21.60 | |
| 50th percentile (median) | $50,690 | $24.37 | |
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $61,760 | $29.69 | |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $73,890 | $35.52 |
Highest-paying states for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Washington leads the country for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator pay at $107,920 a year, followed by Massachusetts ($61,630) and North Dakota ($60,250). At the other end, Mississippi posts the lowest median at $39,520 — a gap of $68,400 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
| # | State | Median salary | Hourly | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $107,920 | $51.88 | +113% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $61,630 | $29.63 | +22% |
| 3 | North Dakota | $60,250 | $28.97 | +19% |
| 4 | Connecticut | $59,840 | $28.77 | +18% |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $59,730 | $28.72 | +18% |
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 48 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
Workforce and education
About 169,000 people work as Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $54,320 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.
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