Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators pay in California
In California, the median pay for computer numerically controlled tool operators is $27.17 an hour ($56,510 a year). About 21,680 people work in this job there.
That is 11% higher than the U.S. median ($50,690). California ranks 11th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for computer numerically controlled tool operators in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.07 | $39,670 |
| 25% of workers | $22.66 | $47,140 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.17 | $56,510 |
| 75% of workers | $30.70 | $63,850 |
| 90% of workers | $36.94 | $76,840 |
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $60,100 | 200 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $59,930 | 110 |
| Vallejo | $59,740 | 170 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $59,620 | 2,050 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $59,600 | 1,930 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $59,280 | 70 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $58,850 | 240 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $58,540 | 160 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $57,310 | 620 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $57,300 | 110 |
| Visalia | $56,670 | 50 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $54,980 | 10,450 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $54,910 | 1,960 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $52,750 | 620 |
| Chico | $51,960 | 40 |
| Redding | $50,440 | 70 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $49,460 | 1,990 |
| Fresno | $49,330 | 250 |
| Merced | $49,200 | 40 |
| Modesto | $49,020 | 140 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (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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