Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators pay in Tennessee

In Tennessee, the median pay for computer numerically controlled tool operators is $24.03 an hour ($49,980 a year). About 1,980 people work in this job there.

$24.03Median hourly pay

$45,410–$59,770Middle half of workers, yearly

1,980People in this job in Tennessee

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($50,690). Tennessee ranks 28th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for computer numerically controlled tool operators in Tennessee

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$18.27	$38,000
25% of workers	$21.83	$45,410
Half of workers (median)	$24.03	$49,980
75% of workers	$28.73	$59,770
90% of workers	$31.07	$64,620

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators pay in Tennessee metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Morristown	$62,760	70
Memphis	$59,270	690
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin	$53,660	410
Jackson	$50,450	60
Knoxville	$49,040	260
Clarksville	$48,660	60
Kingsport-Bristol	$48,620	80
Cleveland	$48,080	80
Chattanooga	$47,940	170
Johnson City	$45,480	50

Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Tennessee

Job	Median yearly pay
Machinists	$49,600
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$47,180
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	$35,290
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$44,710
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$43,710
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$43,630
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$40,730
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	$45,760

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.