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

$56,770a year

Median yearly pay for computer numerically controlled tool operators in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $27.29 an hour or $4,731 a month.

Hourly
$27.29
Vs. national median
+12%
Rank among cities
63 of 286
Jobs in the area
700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,160Median: $56,770Highest 10%: $76,030
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,160$22.19
25th$47,050$22.62
Median$56,770$27.29
75th$65,030$31.26
90th$76,030$36.55

Other cities in Colorado

Median yearly pay for computer numerically controlled tool operators.

Boulder, CO$58,980
Pueblo, CO$55,470
Greeley, CO$52,430
Fort Collins, CO$51,590
Colorado Springs, CO$51,540
Grand Junction, CO$50,980
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$76,150
Tool and Die Maker$69,570
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$69,570
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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $27.29 ($56,770 a year).

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

Yes: $56,770 against $50,690 nationally, 12% more.

How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?

The median in Colorado is $55,270, so Denver pays 3% more.

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

63 of 286 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,030 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.