Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators pay in Colorado

In Colorado, the median pay for computer numerically controlled tool operators is $26.57 an hour ($55,270 a year). About 1,580 people work in this job there.

$26.57Median hourly pay

$47,610–$64,030Middle half of workers, yearly

1,580People in this job in Colorado

That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($50,690). Colorado ranks 12th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for computer numerically controlled tool operators in Colorado

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$21.37	$44,450
25% of workers	$22.89	$47,610
Half of workers (median)	$26.57	$55,270
75% of workers	$30.78	$64,030
90% of workers	$37.14	$77,260

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators pay in Colorado metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Boulder	$58,980	120
Denver-Aurora-Centennial	$56,770	700
Pueblo	$55,470	160
Greeley	$52,430	140
Fort Collins-Loveland	$51,590	110
Colorado Springs	$51,540	180
Grand Junction	$50,980	70

Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (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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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.