SOC 51-9161 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators — Racine
Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI · 10 metro areas compared
In Racine, WI the median wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators is $57,020 a year, which is 12.5% higher than the national figure of $50,690.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Racine, WI the median wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators is $57,020 a year, which is 12.5% higher than the national figure of $50,690. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $47,670 and $64,640. The lowest tenth earn under $39,210, while the highest tenth earn more than $78,180.
The area has 250 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 3.3 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Eau Claire records the highest median at $58,660. Of the 265 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 147th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,210 | −22.6% |
| 25th | $47,670 | −6.0% |
| Median (50th) | $57,020 | +12.5% |
| 75th | $64,640 | +27.5% |
| 90th | $78,180 | +54.2% |
| Mean | $57,030 | +12.5% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eau Claire | $58,660 | 180 | |
| 2 | Green Bay | $58,610 | 300 | |
| 3 | Milwaukee | $57,780 | 2,240 | |
| 4 | Wausau | $57,330 | 190 | |
| 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 Racine run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $57,020 goes as far as $60,595 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$57,020as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$60,595US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $57,020 a year, 12.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,210 to $78,180 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 250 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 Racine, WI?
The median annual wage is $57,020, or $27.41 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 Racine, WI is 12.5% 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 Racine, WI earns more than $78,180 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,210 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 250 jobs in this occupation in Racine, 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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