Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators pay in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington

In Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA), the median pay for computer numerically controlled tool operators is $27.36 an hour ($56,910 a year). About 1,870 people work in this job there.

$27.36Median hourly pay

$47,890–$63,180Middle half of workers, yearly

1,870People in this job in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA)

That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($50,690). It is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania median ($54,590).

Pay range for computer numerically controlled tool operators in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA)

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$19.59	$40,740
25% of workers	$23.02	$47,890
Half of workers (median)	$27.36	$56,910
75% of workers	$30.38	$63,180
90% of workers	$36.86	$76,660

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 (this page)	$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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA)

Job	Median yearly pay
Machinists	$61,280
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$48,180
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	$51,990
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	$44,340
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	$60,410
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$50,900
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$50,570

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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