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

$46,630a year

Median yearly pay for computer numerically controlled tool operators in the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro area. That is $22.42 an hour or $3,886 a month.

Hourly
$22.42
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
235 of 286
Jobs in the area
160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,430Median: $46,630Highest 10%: $61,620
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,430$17.03
25th$38,010$18.27
Median$46,630$22.42
75th$48,950$23.53
90th$61,620$29.63

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
Durham, NC$48,560
Greensboro, NC$47,930
Burlington, NC$46,940
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator salary in North Carolina Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Hickory

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$64,910
Tool and Die Maker$63,230
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$61,140
Upholsterer$59,700
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$53,800
Food Batchmaker$53,160
Cutter and Trimmer$49,200
Printing Press Operator$48,980
Paper Goods Machine Setter$48,740
Textile Cutting Machine Setter$48,640
Salaries for every job in Hickory, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro area is $22.42 ($46,630 a year).

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

No: $46,630 against $50,690 nationally, 8% less.

How does Hickory compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $50,440, so Hickory pays 8% less.

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

235 of 286 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,620 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.