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

$48,560a year

Median yearly pay for computer numerically controlled tool operators in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area. That is $23.35 an hour or $4,047 a month.

Hourly
$23.35
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
181 of 286
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,070Median: $48,560Highest 10%: $63,470
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,070$18.30
25th$43,920$21.12
Median$48,560$23.35
75th$54,080$26.00
90th$63,470$30.51

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for computer numerically controlled tool operators.

Winston-Salem, NC$53,110
Virginia Beach, VA$52,240
Raleigh, NC$50,750
Asheville, NC$50,440
Charlotte, NC$49,400
Greensboro, NC$47,930
Burlington, NC$46,940
Hickory, NC$46,630
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator salary in North Carolina Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Durham

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$77,930
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$63,650
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,360
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$60,080
Separating$55,920
Upholsterer$51,060
Machinist$50,740
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$50,260
Inspector$49,390
Welder$49,280
Salaries for every job in Durham, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area is $23.35 ($48,560 a year).

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

No: $48,560 against $50,690 nationally, 4% less.

How does Durham compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $50,440, so Durham pays 4% less.

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

181 of 286 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,470 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.