Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators pay in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler

In Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ), the median pay for computer numerically controlled tool operators is $23.40 an hour ($48,680 a year). About 1,430 people work in this job there.

$23.40Median hourly pay
$44,440–$62,360Middle half of workers, yearly
1,430People in this job in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)

That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($50,690). It is about the same as the Arizona median ($48,950).

Pay range for computer numerically controlled tool operators in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$19.42$40,400
25% of workers$21.36$44,440
Half of workers (median)$23.40$48,680
75% of workers$29.98$62,360
90% of workers$31.55$65,620

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators pay in Arizona metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Prescott Valley-Prescott$59,44050
Tucson$49,310240
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (this page)$48,6801,430

Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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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Other job titles for this job

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