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Average Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator Salary in the United States

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

How much does a computer numerically controlled tool operator make in the United States?

The average salary for a computer numerically controlled tool operator in the United States is $51,030, but the range typically falls between $40,390 and $59,630. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $24.54, with a range between $19.42 and $28.67.

There are approximately 187,670 people employed as a computer numerically controlled tool operator in the United States. With Ohio, California, Wisconsin employing the highest number of computer numerically controlled tool operators.The state with the best pay for a computer numerically controlled tool operator is Washington, with an average annual salary of $81,050, while Oklahoma has the lowest average annual salary of $43,820.

Annual SalaryHourly Wage
10th Percentile$36,380$17.49
25th Percentile$40,390$19.42
Median$48,550$23.34
75th Percentile$59,630$28.67
90th Percentile$66,970$32.2

Average computer numerically controlled tool operator salary by location

The salary of a computer numerically controlled tool operator can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a computer numerically controlled tool operator in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for computer numerically controlled tool operators are Washington, Maine, Massachusetts, North Dakota, Vermont while the worst states are Oklahoma, New Mexico, Idaho, Florida, Georgia.

Lower salary
Higher salary
StateLow-endAverageHigh-end
Alabama$31,800$46,740$62,310
Arizona$37,210$49,810$65,600
Arkansas$32,460$45,270$56,950
California$36,700$53,140$74,420
Colorado$37,970$51,600$67,540
Connecticut$38,400$56,710$76,230
Delaware$36,190$45,670$59,770
Florida$34,310$46,910$60,730
Georgia$35,230$46,830$65,050
Idaho$30,140$44,370$56,360
Illinois$36,210$49,390$62,930
Indiana$36,840$49,030$62,550
Iowa$39,090$49,960$61,230
Kansas$35,750$49,770$69,090
Kentucky$35,900$48,870$63,660
Louisiana$34,980$50,960$65,310
Maine$42,310$57,240$73,960
Maryland$38,130$54,310$67,080
Massachusetts$44,790$57,710$75,980
Michigan$35,140$46,810$62,070
Minnesota$37,360$51,140$69,180
Mississippi$30,650$45,860$53,670
Missouri$34,600$46,920$63,780
Montana$36,090$47,200$64,870
Nebraska$34,510$46,820$59,990
Nevada$37,060$51,320$65,130
New Hampshire$39,120$52,890$66,530
New Jersey$37,870$56,240$75,370
New Mexico$34,720$46,020$65,000
New York$37,240$51,810$66,220
North Carolina$35,950$54,140$78,620
North Dakota$40,080$54,380$66,730
Ohio$36,450$48,920$62,310
Oklahoma$30,070$43,820$60,950
Oregon$39,120$53,000$70,790
Pennsylvania$36,410$53,920$78,720
Rhode Island$38,940$54,720$75,980
South Carolina$36,750$49,800$62,440
South Dakota$38,040$50,330$65,440
Tennessee$33,950$48,530$62,150
Texas$29,940$48,830$64,210
Utah$37,670$49,350$66,420
Vermont$39,280$58,370$75,730
Virginia$29,940$45,270$61,410
Washington$46,740$81,050$103,420
West Virginia$38,420$50,340$59,540
Wisconsin$39,510$54,320$67,660
Wyoming$33,250$46,260$61,290

Even between cities, the salary of a computer numerically controlled tool operator can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for computer numerically controlled tool operators is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area, WA with an average salary of $86,390.The city with the lowest average salary for computer numerically controlled tool operators is Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area, OK with an average salary of $36,020.

Areas with highest average salaries for computer numerically controlled tool operators

  1. Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area, WA - $86,390
  2. Wilmington, NC - $76,120
  3. Savannah, GA - $63,060
  4. Manchester, NH - $61,930
  5. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk area, CT - $60,830

Areas with lowest average salaries for computer numerically controlled tool operators

  1. Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area, OK - $36,020
  2. El Paso, TX - $36,920
  3. State College, PA - $38,120
  4. Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area, AL - $38,470
  5. Jackson, MS - $39,270

Employment trends for computer numerically controlled tool operators in the United States

The number of computer numerically controlled tool operators in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of computer numerically controlled tool operators has increased by 38,550. On average, the number of computer numerically controlled tool operators has been increasing by 6.5% each year. The salary of computer numerically controlled tool operators has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of computer numerically controlled tool operators has increased by $6,730. On average, the salary of computer numerically controlled tool operators has been increasing by 3.8% each year.

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How computer numerically controlled tool operators salaries compare to other production occupations

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators are part of the production occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for computer numerically controlled tool operators compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all production occupations jobs here.

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