SOC 51-9161 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators — Green Bay
Green Bay, WI · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Green Bay, WI comes to $58,610 a year, ahead of the national median of $50,690 by 15.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Green Bay, WI comes to $58,610 a year, ahead of the national median of $50,690 by 15.6%. Pay ranges from under $42,900 at the tenth percentile to more than $74,170 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $50,280 to $63,890.
Employment stands at 300, or 1.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Eau Claire records the highest median at $58,660. Of the 419 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 221st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,900 | −15.4% |
| 25th | $50,280 | −0.8% |
| Median (50th) | $58,610 | +15.6% |
| 75th | $63,890 | +26.0% |
| 90th | $74,170 | +46.3% |
| Mean | $57,930 | +14.3% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eau Claire | $58,660 | 180 | |
| 2 | Milwaukee | $57,780 | 2,240 | |
| 3 | Wausau | $57,330 | 190 | |
| 4 | Racine | $57,020 | 250 | |
| 5 | Appleton | $54,690 | 250 | |
| 6 | La Crosse | $54,390 | 80 | |
| 7 | Oshkosh | $53,730 | 200 | |
| 8 | Madison | $52,980 | 450 | |
| 9 | Sheboygan | $50,460 | 580 | |
| 10 | Kenosha | $49,380 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Green Bay run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $58,610 goes as far as $62,285 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 22.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,610as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,285US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,610 a year, 15.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,900 to $74,170 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 300 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Eau Claire, at $58,660.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Green Bay, WI?
The median annual wage is $58,610, or $28.18 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 Green Bay, WI is 15.6% 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 Green Bay, WI earns more than $74,170 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $42,900 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 Eau Claire, at $58,660 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 300 jobs in this occupation in Green Bay, WI. 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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