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Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators pay in New Jersey

In New Jersey, the median pay for computer numerically controlled tool operators is $26.01 an hour ($54,100 a year). About 1,770 people work in this job there.

$26.01Median hourly pay
$41,970–$63,400Middle half of workers, yearly
1,770People in this job in New Jersey

That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($50,690). New Jersey ranks 15th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for computer numerically controlled tool operators in New Jersey

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.03$35,430
25% of workers$20.18$41,970
Half of workers (median)$26.01$54,100
75% of workers$30.48$63,400
90% of workers$36.17$75,230

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators pay in New Jersey metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Trenton-Princeton$53,68050

New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (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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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.