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How much does a computer numerically controlled tool operator make in Columbia?

$51,530a year

Median yearly pay for computer numerically controlled tool operators in the Columbia, SC metro area. That is $24.77 an hour or $4,294 a month.

Hourly
$24.77
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
115 of 286
Jobs in the area
240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,350Median: $51,530Highest 10%: $60,830
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,350$18.44
25th$42,640$20.50
Median$51,530$24.77
75th$60,830$29.25
90th$60,830$29.25

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for computer numerically controlled tool operators.

Augusta, GA$58,050
Spartanburg, SC$52,810
Greenville, SC$50,400
Charlotte, NC$49,400
Myrtle Beach, SC$46,840
Florence, SC$46,650
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator salary in South Carolina Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Columbia

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$101,000
Power Plant Operator$79,600
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,420
Tool and Die Maker$70,620
Machinist$59,570
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$57,870
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$56,430
Molding$55,670
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$55,070
Paper Goods Machine Setter$51,010
Salaries for every job in Columbia, SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a computer numerically controlled tool operator make an hour in Columbia?

The median hourly pay in the Columbia, SC metro area is $24.77 ($51,530 a year).

Do computer numerically controlled tool operators make more in Columbia than the national average?

Yes: $51,530 against $50,690 nationally, 2% more.

How does Columbia compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $51,800, so Columbia pays 1% less.

Where does Columbia rank for computer numerically controlled tool operator pay?

115 of 286 metro areas with data.

How much does a computer numerically controlled tool operator make starting out in Columbia?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,830 or more.

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.