Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators pay in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, the median pay for computer numerically controlled tool operators is $26.25 an hour ($54,590 a year). About 7,840 people work in this job there.

$26.25Median hourly pay

$47,030–$63,180Middle half of workers, yearly

7,840People in this job in Pennsylvania

That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($50,690). Pennsylvania ranks 13th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for computer numerically controlled tool operators in Pennsylvania

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$19.43	$40,410
25% of workers	$22.61	$47,030
Half of workers (median)	$26.25	$54,590
75% of workers	$30.38	$63,180
90% of workers	$35.78	$74,420

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators pay in Pennsylvania metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Lancaster	$58,970	510
Pittsburgh	$58,770	1,650
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre	$58,570	250
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton	$57,520	530
Altoona	$57,450	50
Harrisburg-Carlisle	$57,200	280
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington	$56,910	1,870
Reading	$52,150	260
York-Hanover	$51,770	480
Chambersburg	$50,730	180
Lebanon	$48,760	90
Gettysburg	$47,920	40
Erie	$47,210	310
Williamsport	$46,380	140
State College	$45,100	50

Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania

Job	Median yearly pay
Machinists	$57,810
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$48,070
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$47,650
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	$44,980
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$47,530
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	$66,330
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$57,020
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	$48,320

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.