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

$59,270a year

Median yearly pay for computer numerically controlled tool operators in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $28.50 an hour or $4,939 a month.

Hourly
$28.50
Vs. national median
+17%
Rank among cities
26 of 286
Jobs in the area
690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,920Median: $59,270Highest 10%: $80,410
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,920$18.71
25th$44,240$21.27
Median$59,270$28.50
75th$72,840$35.02
90th$80,410$38.66

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for computer numerically controlled tool operators.

Morristown, TN$62,760
Nashville, TN$53,660
Jackson, TN$50,450
Knoxville, TN$49,040
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 Memphis

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$119,100
Petroleum Pump System Operator$96,730
Gas Plant Operator$66,560
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$65,990
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$63,720
Tool and Die Maker$60,760
Machinist$59,220
Chemical Plant and System Operator$57,370
Food Cooking Machine Operator and Tender$55,270
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$54,460
Salaries for every job in Memphis, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $28.50 ($59,270 a year).

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

Yes: $59,270 against $50,690 nationally, 17% more.

How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $49,980, so Memphis pays 19% more.

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

26 of 286 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,410 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.