How much does a computer numerically controlled tool operator make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $24.37 an hour or $4,224 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.37
- Average (mean)
- $54,320
- Jobs
- 169,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,140 | $18.34 | |
| 25th | $44,930 | $21.60 | |
| Median | $50,690 | $24.37 | |
| 75th | $61,760 | $29.69 | |
| 90th | $73,890 | $35.52 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Washington | $107,900 |
| Massachusetts | $61,630 |
| North Dakota | $60,250 |
| Connecticut | $59,840 |
| New Hampshire | $59,730 |
| Maine | $59,660 |
| Vermont | $57,500 |
| Rhode Island | $57,390 |
| Minnesota | $56,780 |
| Oregon | $56,670 |
| California | $56,510 |
| Colorado | $55,270 |
| Pennsylvania | $54,590 |
| Wyoming | $54,170 |
| New Jersey | $54,100 |
| Idaho | $53,340 |
| New York | $53,340 |
| Wisconsin | $52,690 |
| Alabama | $52,380 |
| Iowa | $52,300 |
| Montana | $51,880 |
| South Carolina | $51,800 |
| Missouri | $51,000 |
| South Dakota | $50,750 |
| North Carolina | $50,440 |
| Arkansas | $50,280 |
| Delaware | $50,010 |
| Tennessee | $49,980 |
| Louisiana | $49,800 |
| West Virginia | $49,630 |
| Virginia | $49,590 |
| Nebraska | $49,360 |
| Kentucky | $49,180 |
| Ohio | $49,160 |
| Arizona | $48,950 |
| Indiana | $48,590 |
| Texas | $48,480 |
| Illinois | $48,420 |
| Kansas | $48,400 |
| Oklahoma | $47,760 |
| Georgia | $47,630 |
| Michigan | $47,250 |
| Maryland | $46,870 |
| Nevada | $46,670 |
| Florida | $46,170 |
| Utah | $45,140 |
| New Mexico | $44,970 |
| Mississippi | $39,520 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $109,600 |
| Boston, MA | $64,180 |
| Albany, OR | $64,170 |
| Fargo, ND | $63,610 |
| Morristown, TN | $62,760 |
| Lewiston, ID | $62,000 |
| Weirton, WV | $61,830 |
| Huntsville, AL | $61,790 |
| Manchester, NH | $61,650 |
| Sandusky, OH | $61,360 |
| Mobile, AL | $61,340 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $60,960 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $60,600 |
| Elmira, NY | $60,260 |
| Hartford, CT | $60,210 |
In other countries
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator belongs to the international group "Metal working machine tool setters and operators".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$43,220
- Painting$41,600
- Coating$48,250
- Semiconductor Processing Technician$51,430
- Photographic Process Worker and Processing Machine Operator$40,610
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$68,120
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator and Tender$46,460
- Cleaning$43,530
- Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operator and Tender$41,330
- Etcher and Engraver$43,310
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer numerically controlled tool operator make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $24.37 ($50,690 a year).
How much does a computer numerically controlled tool operator make a month?
About $4,224 a month before tax, based on a median of $50,690 a year.
How much does a computer numerically controlled tool operator make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,140 or less a year ($18.34 an hour); the top 10% make $73,890 or more.
Which state pays computer numerically controlled tool operators the most?
Washington, with a median of $107,900 a year, followed by Massachusetts ($61,630) and North Dakota ($60,250).
Which city pays computer numerically controlled tool operators the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $109,600 a year.
How many computer numerically controlled tool operators are there in the United States?
About 169,450 people work as computer numerically controlled tool operators.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.