Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators pay in St. Louis

In St. Louis (MO), the median pay for computer numerically controlled tool operators is $25.15 an hour ($52,310 a year). About 1,000 people work in this job there.

$25.15Median hourly pay
$46,390–$59,710Middle half of workers, yearly
1,000People in this job in St. Louis (MO)

That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($50,690). It is 3% higher than the Missouri median ($51,000).

Pay range for computer numerically controlled tool operators in St. Louis (MO)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$19.52$40,600
25% of workers$22.30$46,390
Half of workers (median)$25.15$52,310
75% of workers$28.71$59,710
90% of workers$33.90$70,500

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators pay in Missouri metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
St. Joseph$60,96040
St. Louis (this page)$52,3101,000
Springfield$51,54080
Kansas City$51,010690
Joplin$43,52080

Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (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)

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Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$53,500
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50,360

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.