SOC 51-9161 · May 2025 · United States
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators across the United States is $50,690 per year, measured over 169,450 jobs. The highest state median is in Washington, at $107,920.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators
Pay for this occupation varies by 173.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Washington pays $107,920 and Mississippi pays $39,520.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $107,920 | 2,270 | |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $61,630 | 2,500 | |
| 3 | North Dakota | $60,250 | 250 | |
| 4 | Connecticut | $59,840 | 2,740 | |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $59,730 | 1,770 | |
| 6 | Maine | $59,660 | 440 | |
| 7 | Vermont | $57,500 | 1,190 | |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $57,390 | 540 | |
| 9 | Minnesota | $56,780 | 4,290 | |
| 10 | Oregon | $56,670 | 2,920 |
States with the most Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 21,680 | $56,510 | |
| 2 | Ohio | 21,250 | $49,160 | |
| 3 | Texas | 13,190 | $48,480 | |
| 4 | Indiana | 9,690 | $48,590 | |
| 5 | Wisconsin | 8,330 | $52,690 | |
| 6 | Illinois | 8,170 | $48,420 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 7,840 | $54,590 | |
| 8 | Michigan | 7,330 | $47,250 | |
| 9 | New York | 5,530 | $53,340 | |
| 10 | Iowa | 4,750 | $52,300 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | $109,600 | 1,960 |
| 2 | Boston | $64,180 | 1,890 |
| 3 | Albany | $64,170 | 290 |
| 4 | Fargo | $63,610 | 110 |
| 5 | Morristown | $62,760 | 70 |
| 6 | Lewiston | $62,000 | 50 |
| 7 | Weirton | $61,830 | 40 |
| 8 | Huntsville | $61,790 | 440 |
| 9 | Manchester | $61,650 | 300 |
| 10 | Sandusky | $61,360 | 300 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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