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

$46,880a year

Median yearly pay for computer numerically controlled tool operators in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $22.54 an hour or $3,907 a month.

Hourly
$22.54
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
227 of 286
Jobs in the area
2,900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,180Median: $46,880Highest 10%: $65,890
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,180$17.88
25th$39,370$18.93
Median$46,880$22.54
75th$61,180$29.41
90th$65,890$31.68

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for computer numerically controlled tool operators.

Muskegon, MI$55,390
Lansing, MI$49,110
South Bend, IN$48,270
Monroe, MI$48,210
Grand Rapids, MI$47,670
Kalamazoo, MI$47,510
Ann Arbor, MI$46,640
Traverse City, MI$46,570
Jackson, MI$45,640
Flint, MI$44,340
Niles, MI$43,680
Battle Creek, MI$42,900
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator salary in Michigan Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Detroit

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$124,100
Gas Plant Operator$108,700
Power Plant Operator$108,100
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$87,700
Petroleum Pump System Operator$86,860
Model Maker$81,110
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,490
Tool and Die Maker$73,120
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$65,870
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$64,820
Salaries for every job in Detroit, MI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $22.54 ($46,880 a year).

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

No: $46,880 against $50,690 nationally, 8% less.

How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $47,250, so Detroit pays 1% less.

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

227 of 286 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,890 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.