SOC 51-9161 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators — Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT · 4 metro areas compared
In Salt Lake City, UT the median wage is $46,490.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Salt Lake City, UT the median wage is $46,490. That is 8.3% lower than the national median of $50,690. Pay ranges from under $38,990 at the tenth percentile to more than $60,980 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $41,410 to $50,810.
Employment stands at 590, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Logan records the highest median at $47,110. Of the 585 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 438th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,990 | −23.1% |
| 25th | $41,410 | −18.3% |
| Median (50th) | $46,490 | −8.3% |
| 75th | $50,810 | +0.2% |
| 90th | $60,980 | +20.3% |
| Mean | $48,800 | −3.7% |
Other metro areas in Utah
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Logan | $47,110 | 70 | |
| 2 | St. George | $46,470 | 50 | |
| 3 | Provo | $45,930 | 120 | |
| 4 | Ogden | $44,520 | 220 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Salt Lake City sit close to the national average, so $46,490 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$46,490as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,007US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,490 a year, 8.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,990 to $60,980 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 590 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Logan, at $47,110.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Salt Lake City, UT?
The median annual wage is $46,490, or $22.35 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 Salt Lake City, UT is 8.3% 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 Salt Lake City, UT earns more than $60,980 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,990 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 Logan, at $47,110 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 590 jobs in this occupation in Salt Lake City, UT. 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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