Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators pay in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington

In Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (MN), the median pay for computer numerically controlled tool operators is $27.81 an hour ($57,850 a year). About 3,010 people work in this job there.

$27.81Median hourly pay
$47,880–$63,150Middle half of workers, yearly
3,010People in this job in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (MN)

That is 14% higher than the U.S. median ($50,690). It is 2% higher than the Minnesota median ($56,780).

Pay range for computer numerically controlled tool operators in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (MN)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$22.19$46,160
25% of workers$23.02$47,880
Half of workers (median)$27.81$57,850
75% of workers$30.36$63,150
90% of workers$37.35$77,690

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators pay in Minnesota metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
St. Cloud$57,980190
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (this page)$57,8503,010
Rochester$57,33070
Duluth$52,30080
Mankato$49,33040

Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (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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JobMedian yearly pay
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Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51,990
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$58,900
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,740
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51,700

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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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.