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Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators pay in the United States

In the U.S., the median pay for computer numerically controlled tool operators is $24.37 an hour ($50,690 a year). About 169,450 people work in this job there.

$24.37Median hourly pay
$44,930–$61,760Middle half of workers, yearly
169,450People in this job in the U.S.

Pay range for computer numerically controlled tool operators in the U.S.

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.34$38,140
25% of workers$21.60$44,930
Half of workers (median)$24.37$50,690
75% of workers$29.69$61,760
90% of workers$35.53$73,890

Best-paying states for computer numerically controlled tool operators

StateMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington$107,9202,270
Massachusetts$61,6302,500
North Dakota$60,250250
Connecticut$59,8402,740
New Hampshire$59,7301,770
Maine$59,660440
Vermont$57,5001,190
Rhode Island$57,390540
Minnesota$56,7804,290
Oregon$56,6702,920

Pay by state

Education, experience and outlook for computer numerically controlled tool operators

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -9.4% over ten years, declining · about 12,500 openings a year (BLS)

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.