Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators pay in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn

In Detroit-Warren-Dearborn (MI), the median pay for computer numerically controlled tool operators is $22.54 an hour ($46,880 a year). About 2,900 people work in this job there.

$22.54Median hourly pay

$39,370–$61,180Middle half of workers, yearly

2,900People in this job in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn (MI)

That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($50,690). It is about the same as the Michigan median ($47,250).

Pay range for computer numerically controlled tool operators in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn (MI)

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$17.88	$37,180
25% of workers	$18.93	$39,370
Half of workers (median)	$22.54	$46,880
75% of workers	$29.41	$61,180
90% of workers	$31.68	$65,890

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators pay in Michigan metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Muskegon-Norton Shores	$55,390	520
Lansing-East Lansing	$49,110	270
Monroe	$48,210	50
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood	$47,670	1,210
Kalamazoo-Portage	$47,510	370
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn (this page)	$46,880	2,900
Ann Arbor	$46,640	120
Traverse City	$46,570	60
Jackson	$45,640	190
Flint	$44,340	100
Niles	$43,680	120
Battle Creek	$42,900	100
Bay City	$41,990	40

Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (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 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn (MI)

Job	Median yearly pay
Machinists	$59,310
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$51,210
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$46,360
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$44,060
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	$65,870
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	$45,400
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	$39,300
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$44,220

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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