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

$59,600a year

Median yearly pay for computer numerically controlled tool operators in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $28.65 an hour or $4,967 a month.

Hourly
$28.65
Vs. national median
+18%
Rank among cities
22 of 286
Jobs in the area
1,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,330Median: $59,600Highest 10%: $82,960
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,330$21.79
25th$47,000$22.60
Median$59,600$28.65
75th$72,190$34.71
90th$82,960$39.88

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for computer numerically controlled tool operators.

Santa Maria, CA$60,100
Santa Rosa, CA$59,930
Vallejo, CA$59,740
San Jose, CA$59,620
Santa Cruz, CA$59,280
Stockton, CA$58,850
Bakersfield, CA$58,540
Oxnard, CA$57,310
San Luis Obispo, CA$57,300
Visalia, CA$56,670
Los Angeles, CA$54,980
San Diego, CA$54,910
Sacramento, CA$52,750
Redding, CA$50,440
Riverside, CA$49,460
Fresno, CA$49,330
Modesto, CA$49,020
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator salary in California Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator salary in all states

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Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$132,600
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$129,900
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$125,200
Petroleum Pump System Operator$117,700
Chemical Plant and System Operator$111,900
Tool and Die Maker$97,560
Aircraft Structure$97,340
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$93,640
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$91,500
Plant and System Operator$91,310
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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $28.65 ($59,600 a year).

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

Yes: $59,600 against $50,690 nationally, 18% more.

How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $56,510, so San Francisco pays 5% more.

Where does San Francisco rank for computer numerically controlled tool operator pay?

22 of 286 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,960 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.