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

$49,040a year

Median yearly pay for computer numerically controlled tool operators in the Knoxville, TN metro area. That is $23.58 an hour or $4,087 a month.

Hourly
$23.58
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
167 of 286
Jobs in the area
260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,850Median: $49,040Highest 10%: $63,220
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,850$18.68
25th$48,060$23.11
Median$49,040$23.58
75th$60,760$29.21
90th$63,220$30.39

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for computer numerically controlled tool operators.

Morristown, TN$62,760
Memphis, TN$59,270
Nashville, TN$53,660
Jackson, TN$50,450
Clarksville, TN$48,660
Kingsport, TN$48,620
Cleveland, TN$48,080
Chattanooga, TN$47,940
Johnson City, TN$45,480
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator salary in Tennessee Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Knoxville

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$115,900
Power Distributor and Dispatcher$77,440
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$64,300
Tool and Die Maker$63,180
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$59,120
Rolling Machine Setter$58,680
Dental Laboratory Technician$55,340
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$51,170
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$50,720
Machinist$49,900
Salaries for every job in Knoxville, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Knoxville, TN metro area is $23.58 ($49,040 a year).

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

No: $49,040 against $50,690 nationally, 3% less.

How does Knoxville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $49,980, so Knoxville pays 2% less.

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

167 of 286 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,220 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.