SOC 51-9161 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators — Rochester
Rochester, NY · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Rochester, NY is $49,230 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 Rochester, NY is $49,230 per year, close to the national median of $50,690 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $45,010 and $59,860. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $39,060 and the ninetieth at $63,670.
The area has 940 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.9 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Elmira records the highest median at $60,260. Of the 562 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 387th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,060 | −22.9% |
| 25th | $45,010 | −11.2% |
| Median (50th) | $49,230 | −2.9% |
| 75th | $59,860 | +18.1% |
| 90th | $63,670 | +25.6% |
| Mean | $51,850 | +2.3% |
Other metro areas in New York
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elmira | $60,260 | 140 | |
| 2 | Glens Falls | $60,150 | 150 | |
| 3 | New York | $58,900 | 2,770 | |
| 4 | Kingston | $58,070 | 80 | |
| 5 | Albany | $52,560 | 160 | |
| 6 | Kiryas Joel | $51,890 | 200 | |
| 7 | Binghamton | $51,330 | 170 | |
| 8 | Buffalo | $50,400 | 820 | |
| 9 | Syracuse | $48,940 | 330 | |
| 10 | Utica | $48,560 | 230 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Rochester run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $49,230 buys what $45,626 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 10.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,230as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,626US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,230 a year, 2.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,060 to $63,670 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 940 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Elmira, at $60,260.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Rochester, NY?
The median annual wage is $49,230, or $23.67 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 Rochester, NY is 2.9% 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 Rochester, NY earns more than $63,670 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,060 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 Elmira, at $60,260 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 940 jobs in this occupation in Rochester, NY. 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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