SOC 51-9161 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators — Miami
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL · 10 metro areas compared
At $48,360, median pay for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Miami, FL tracks the national median of $50,690 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $48,360, median pay for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Miami, FL tracks the national median of $50,690 closely. Pay ranges from under $36,910 at the tenth percentile to more than $62,830 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $42,250 to $59,760.
Employment stands at 840, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Crestview records the highest median at $51,800. Of the 678 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 442nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,910 | −27.2% |
| 25th | $42,250 | −16.7% |
| Median (50th) | $48,360 | −4.6% |
| 75th | $59,760 | +17.9% |
| 90th | $62,830 | +23.9% |
| Mean | $49,990 | −1.4% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crestview | $51,800 | 30 | |
| 2 | Palm Bay | $50,260 | 200 | |
| 3 | Deltona | $47,100 | 110 | |
| 4 | Port St. Lucie | $47,050 | 70 | |
| 5 | North Port | $46,920 | 330 | |
| 6 | Gainesville | $46,900 | 50 | |
| 7 | Jacksonville | $46,860 | 190 | |
| 8 | Tampa | $45,570 | 980 | |
| 9 | Orlando | $45,110 | 340 | |
| 10 | Ocala | $44,520 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Miami run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $48,360 buys what $46,770 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 7.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,360as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,770US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,360 a year, 4.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,910 to $62,830 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 840 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Crestview, at $51,800.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Miami, FL?
The median annual wage is $48,360, or $23.25 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 Miami, FL is 4.6% 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 Miami, FL earns more than $62,830 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,910 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 Crestview, at $51,800 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 840 jobs in this occupation in Miami, FL. 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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