How much does a computer numerically controlled tool operator make in California?
$56,510a year
Median yearly pay for computer numerically controlled tool operators in California. That is $27.17 an hour or $4,709 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.17
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 21,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,670Median: $56,510Highest 10%: $76,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,670 | $19.07 | |
| 25th | $47,140 | $22.66 | |
| Median | $56,510 | $27.17 | |
| 75th | $63,850 | $30.70 | |
| 90th | $76,840 | $36.94 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Maria, CA | $60,100 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $59,930 |
| Vallejo, CA | $59,740 |
| San Jose, CA | $59,620 |
| San Francisco, CA | $59,600 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $59,280 |
| Stockton, CA | $58,850 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $58,540 |
| Oxnard, CA | $57,310 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $57,300 |
| Visalia, CA | $56,670 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $54,980 |
| San Diego, CA | $54,910 |
| Sacramento, CA | $52,750 |
| Chico, CA | $51,960 |
| Redding, CA | $50,440 |
| Riverside, CA | $49,460 |
| Fresno, CA | $49,330 |
| Merced, CA | $49,200 |
| Modesto, CA | $49,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for computer numerically controlled tool operators.
| 8. Rhode Island | $57,390 |
| 9. Minnesota | $56,780 |
| 10. Oregon | $56,670 |
| 11. California | $56,510 |
| 12. Colorado | $55,270 |
| 13. Pennsylvania | $54,590 |
| 14. Wyoming | $54,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer numerically controlled tool operator make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $27.17 ($56,510 a year).
Do computer numerically controlled tool operators make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $56,510 against $50,690 nationally, 11% more.
Where does California rank for computer numerically controlled tool operator pay?
California ranks 11 of 48 states.
Which city in California pays computer numerically controlled tool operators the most?
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA, with a median of $60,100 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.