Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators pay in Louisiana

In Louisiana, the median pay for computer numerically controlled tool operators is $23.94 an hour ($49,800 a year). About 670 people work in this job there.

$23.94Median hourly pay

$43,680–$60,010Middle half of workers, yearly

670People in this job in Louisiana

That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($50,690). Louisiana ranks 29th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for computer numerically controlled tool operators in Louisiana

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$17.12	$35,610
25% of workers	$21.00	$43,680
Half of workers (median)	$23.94	$49,800
75% of workers	$28.85	$60,010
90% of workers	$31.05	$64,570

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators pay in Louisiana metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
New Orleans-Metairie	$54,180	70
Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux	$50,160	130
Lafayette	$49,930	120
Baton Rouge	$49,100	110
Shreveport-Bossier City	$49,090	60

Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (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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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.