SOC 51-9161 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators — Amarillo
Amarillo, TX · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Amarillo, TX comes to $59,070 a year, ahead of the national median of $50,690 by 16.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Amarillo, TX comes to $59,070 a year, ahead of the national median of $50,690 by 16.5%. Pay ranges from under $38,900 at the tenth percentile to more than $73,850 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $45,440 to $59,070.
Employment stands at 190, or 1.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Austin records the highest median at $52,360. Of the 337 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 142nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,900 | −23.3% |
| 25th | $45,440 | −10.4% |
| Median (50th) | $59,070 | +16.5% |
| 75th | $59,070 | +16.5% |
| 90th | $73,850 | +45.7% |
| Mean | $54,010 | +6.5% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin | $52,360 | 830 | |
| 2 | Houston | $50,280 | 5,200 | |
| 3 | San Antonio | $49,450 | 410 | |
| 4 | Odessa | $49,420 | 140 | |
| 5 | Longview | $48,680 | 200 | |
| 6 | Tyler | $48,270 | 70 | |
| 7 | Victoria | $48,120 | 40 | |
| 8 | College Station | $47,990 | 70 | |
| 9 | Dallas | $47,990 | 3,150 | |
| 10 | San Angelo | $47,220 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Amarillo run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $59,070 goes as far as $60,834 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 20.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,070as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$60,834US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,070 a year, 16.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,900 to $73,850 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 190 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Austin, at $52,360.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Amarillo, TX?
The median annual wage is $59,070, or $28.40 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $50,690, so pay in Amarillo, TX is 16.5% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Amarillo, TX earns more than $73,850 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,900 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Austin, at $52,360 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 190 jobs in this occupation in Amarillo, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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