Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin

In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for computer numerically controlled tool operators is $23.39 an hour ($48,660 a year). About 5,480 people work in this job there.

$23.39Median hourly pay

$42,850–$61,460Middle half of workers, yearly

5,480People in this job in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)

That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($50,690). It is about the same as the Illinois median ($48,420).

Pay range for computer numerically controlled tool operators in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$18.75	$38,990
25% of workers	$20.60	$42,850
Half of workers (median)	$23.39	$48,660
75% of workers	$29.55	$61,460
90% of workers	$35.50	$73,840

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators pay in Illinois metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Decatur	$56,690	30
Bloomington	$53,300	50
Peoria	$50,420	270
Kankakee	$49,860	40
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page)	$48,660	5,480
Champaign-Urbana	$48,320	40
Rockford	$46,780	1,380

Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (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)

Related jobs in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)

Job	Median yearly pay
Machinists	$59,520
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$45,030
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$46,420
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	$48,230
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	$43,290
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$50,230
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	$61,250
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$48,910

Other job titles for this job

Machine Set Up OperatorCNC Lathe OperatorCNC OperatorCNC Laser OperatorCNC Machine OperatorAircraft Metals TechnicianAutomated Equipment OperatorAutomation Machine OperatorCNC Gear OperatorCNC Milling Machine OperatorCNC Router OperatorCNC Set Up Operator

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