SOC 51-9161 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators — Eastern Region of Texas
Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
In Eastern Region of Texas, TX the median wage is $43,930.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Eastern Region of Texas, TX the median wage is $43,930. That is 13.3% lower than the national median of $50,690. Pay ranges from under $37,420 at the tenth percentile to more than $63,370 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $40,400 to $56,050.
Employment stands at 110, or 0.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Amarillo records the highest median at $59,070. Of the 304 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 186th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,420 | −26.2% |
| 25th | $40,400 | −20.3% |
| Median (50th) | $43,930 | −13.3% |
| 75th | $56,050 | +10.6% |
| 90th | $63,370 | +25.0% |
| Mean | $47,630 | −6.0% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amarillo | $59,070 | 190 | |
| 2 | Austin | $52,360 | 830 | |
| 3 | Houston | $50,280 | 5,200 | |
| 4 | San Antonio | $49,450 | 410 | |
| 5 | Odessa | $49,420 | 140 | |
| 6 | Longview | $48,680 | 200 | |
| 7 | Tyler | $48,270 | 70 | |
| 8 | Victoria | $48,120 | 40 | |
| 9 | College Station | $47,990 | 70 | |
| 10 | Dallas | $47,990 | 3,150 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Eastern Region of Texas run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $43,930 goes as far as $45,242 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$43,930as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,242US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $43,930 a year, 13.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,420 to $63,370 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Amarillo, at $59,070.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Eastern Region of Texas, TX?
The median annual wage is $43,930, or $21.12 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 Eastern Region of Texas, TX is 13.3% lower. 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 Eastern Region of Texas, TX earns more than $63,370 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,420 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 Amarillo, at $59,070 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Eastern Region of Texas, 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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