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Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators pay in Cleveland

In Cleveland (OH), the median pay for computer numerically controlled tool operators is $23.40 an hour ($48,670 a year). About 4,770 people work in this job there.

$23.40Median hourly pay
$39,920–$61,500Middle half of workers, yearly
4,770People in this job in Cleveland (OH)

That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($50,690). It is about the same as the Ohio median ($49,160).

Pay range for computer numerically controlled tool operators in Cleveland (OH)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.04$35,450
25% of workers$19.19$39,920
Half of workers (median)$23.40$48,670
75% of workers$29.57$61,500
90% of workers$32.07$66,710

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators pay in Ohio metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Sandusky$61,360300
Cincinnati$54,7902,970
Akron$53,1001,310
Columbus$50,1501,630
Youngstown-Warren$49,480490
Cleveland (this page)$48,6704,770
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek$48,1502,110
Springfield$48,010160
Toledo$47,190850
Canton-Massillon$47,1801,010
Lima$46,240160
Mansfield$38,770560

Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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)

Related jobs in Cleveland (OH)

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Machinists$58,240
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,070
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,440
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,020
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,840
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$62,200
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50,210
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,350

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.