How much does a computer numerically controlled tool operator make in Iowa?
$52,300a year
Median yearly pay for computer numerically controlled tool operators in Iowa. That is $25.14 an hour or $4,358 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.14
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 4,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,450Median: $52,300Highest 10%: $63,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,450 | $18.97 | |
| 25th | $47,330 | $22.75 | |
| Median | $52,300 | $25.14 | |
| 75th | $61,300 | $29.47 | |
| 90th | $63,040 | $30.31 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Des Moines, IA | $58,870 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $57,170 |
| Dubuque, IA | $52,110 |
| Waterloo, IA | $51,600 |
| Sioux City, IA | $49,470 |
| Davenport, IA | $48,690 |
| Omaha, NE | $48,670 |
| Ames, IA | $47,330 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for computer numerically controlled tool operators.
| 17. New York | $53,340 |
| 18. Wisconsin | $52,690 |
| 19. Alabama | $52,380 |
| 20. Iowa | $52,300 |
| 21. Montana | $51,880 |
| 22. South Carolina | $51,800 |
| 23. Missouri | $51,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer numerically controlled tool operator make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $25.14 ($52,300 a year).
Do computer numerically controlled tool operators make more in Iowa than the national average?
Yes: $52,300 against $50,690 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Iowa rank for computer numerically controlled tool operator pay?
Iowa ranks 20 of 48 states.
Which city in Iowa pays computer numerically controlled tool operators the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $58,870 a year.
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.