SOC 51-9161 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators — Mississippi
Mississippi · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Mississippi is $39,520 per year, 22.0% below the national median of $50,690.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Mississippi is $39,520 per year, 22.0% below the national median of $50,690. Pay ranges from under $33,280 at the tenth percentile to more than $60,080 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $37,190 to $51,140.
Employment stands at 1,290, or 1.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 48 states with published data for this occupation, Mississippi ranks 48th by median wage. Gulfport leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $51,430. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 462nd of 673 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,280 | −34.3% |
| 25th | $37,190 | −26.6% |
| Median (50th) | $39,520 | −22.0% |
| 75th | $51,140 | +0.9% |
| 90th | $60,080 | +18.5% |
| Mean | $44,730 | −11.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Mississippi
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Mississippi run 13.0% below the national average, so the median of $39,520 goes as far as $45,425 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$39,520as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,425US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $39,520 a year, 22.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,280 to $60,080 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,290 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 48th of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Gulfport, at $51,430.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Mississippi?
The median annual wage is $39,520, or $19.00 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 Mississippi is 22.0% 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 Mississippi earns more than $60,080 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,280 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 Gulfport, at $51,430 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,290 jobs in this occupation in Mississippi. 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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