SOC 51-9161 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators — Michigan
Michigan · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Michigan is $47,250 per year, close to the national median of $50,690 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Michigan is $47,250 per year, close to the national median of $50,690 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $36,190 at the tenth percentile to more than $62,800 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $39,710 to $58,000.
The area has 7,330 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.7 of every thousand jobs. Among the 48 states with published data for this occupation, Michigan ranks 42nd by median wage. Muskegon leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $55,390. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 524th of 774 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,190 | −28.6% |
| 25th | $39,710 | −21.7% |
| Median (50th) | $47,250 | −6.8% |
| 75th | $58,000 | +14.4% |
| 90th | $62,800 | +23.9% |
| Mean | $49,520 | −2.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muskegon | $55,390 | 520 | |
| 2 | Lansing | $49,110 | 270 | |
| 3 | Monroe | $48,210 | 50 | |
| 4 | Grand Rapids | $47,670 | 1,210 | |
| 5 | Kalamazoo | $47,510 | 370 | |
| 6 | Detroit | $46,880 | 2,900 | |
| 7 | Ann Arbor | $46,640 | 120 | |
| 8 | Traverse City | $46,570 | 60 | |
| 9 | Jackson | $45,640 | 190 | |
| 10 | Flint | $44,340 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $47,250 goes as far as $49,116 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,250as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,116US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,250 a year, 6.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,190 to $62,800 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 7,330 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 42nd of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Muskegon, at $55,390.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Michigan?
The median annual wage is $47,250, or $22.72 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 Michigan is 6.8% 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 Michigan earns more than $62,800 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,190 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 Muskegon, at $55,390 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 7,330 jobs in this occupation in Michigan. 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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