SOC 519161

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators

Operate computer-controlled tools, machines, or robots to machine or process parts, tools, or other work pieces made of metal, plastic, wood, stone, or other materials. May also set up and maintain equipment.

National Median

$49,970

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$49,970

Entry Level (10th pct)

$37,160

Experienced (90th pct)

$71,160

Total Employed

176,950

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$37,160 - $42,710
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$42,710 - $60,980
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$60,980 - $71,160

Highest Paying Locations for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

$104,120

+108.4% vs national

Washington

$104,120

+108.4% vs national

Wilmington, NC

$82,920

+65.9% vs national

East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area

$70,380

+40.8% vs national

Columbus, IN

$64,700

+29.5% vs national

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$104,120	1,600
Washington	$104,120	1,780
Wilmington, NC	$82,920	520
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$70,380	60
Columbus, IN	$64,700	830
Asheville, NC	$62,660	360
Albany, OR	$62,150	260
Worcester, MA	$61,970	370
Vallejo, CA	$61,900	140
Massachusetts	$61,820	2,440
Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area	$61,730	400
Reading, PA	$61,690	540
Fargo, ND-MN	$61,610	130
North Dakota	$61,610	270
Springfield, MA	$61,600	540
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$61,480	1,810
Vineland, NJ	$61,360	40
Midland, TX	$61,240	170
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA	$60,320	180
Pittsburgh, PA	$59,940	2,430
Trenton-Princeton, NJ	$59,910	50
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$59,730	1,310
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN	$59,530	80
St. Joseph, MO-KS	$59,490	60
Maine	$59,270	750
Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area	$59,270	340
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$59,070	2,690
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$59,030	1,560
Eau Claire, WI	$58,980	210
Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area	$58,900	370
Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area	$58,880	170
Mobile, AL	$58,790	180
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA	$58,680	N/A
Burlington-South Burlington, VT	$58,360	460
Glens Falls, NY	$58,260	160
Lansing-East Lansing, MI	$58,090	390
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$58,070	2,840
Rochester, MN	$57,940	70
Bowling Green, KY	$57,830	150
Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area	$57,800	550
St. Cloud, MN	$57,740	220
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI	$57,710	3,260
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$57,610	320
Winston-Salem, NC	$57,310	320
Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area	$57,170	40
Boulder, CO	$57,130	120
Huntsville, AL	$57,070	480
Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area	$57,010	480
Grand Forks, ND-MN	$56,980	50
New Jersey	$56,750	2,010

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators?

The national median annual salary for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators is $49,970, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operatorss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operatorss is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median salary of $104,120.

How much can an experienced Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators make?

Top-earning Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operatorss (90th percentile) make $71,160 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.