Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator Salary
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators earn a median $50,690 a year nationally. Production Occupations
U.S. median
$50,690
$24.37 per hour
Range
$38,140 – $73,890
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
169,450
across the U.S.
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$42,909
per year · effective tax rate 15.3%
$3,576Monthly
$1,788Twice a month
$1,650Every 2 weeks
$20.63Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,903
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,143
- Medicare (1.45%)$735
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$42,909
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $38,140 | $18.34 | $32,825 |
| 25th percentile | $44,930 | $21.60 | $38,281 |
| Median (50th) | $50,690 | $24.37 | $42,909 |
| 75th percentile | $61,760 | $29.69 | $51,804 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $73,890 | $35.52 | $60,812 |
Best cities for computer numerically controlled tool operators (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle, WA | $109,600 | $85,934 | $77,325 | 1,960 |
| 2 | Memphis, TN | $59,270 | $49,803 | $54,029 | 690 |
| 3 | Huntsville, AL | $61,790 | $49,004 | $52,651 | 440 |
| 4 | Birmingham, AL | $59,080 | $46,962 | $51,244 | 630 |
| 5 | Pittsburgh, PA | $58,770 | $47,597 | $50,277 | 1,650 |
| 6 | Sioux Falls, SD | $52,220 | $44,139 | $48,702 | 460 |
| 7 | Waterloo, IA | $51,600 | $42,332 | $48,625 | 720 |
| 8 | Lancaster, PA | $58,970 | $47,752 | $48,599 | 510 |
| 9 | Milwaukee, WI | $57,780 | $46,845 | $48,325 | 2,240 |
| 10 | Muskegon, MI | $55,390 | $44,583 | $48,187 | 520 |
| 11 | Cincinnati, OH | $54,790 | $45,479 | $47,687 | 2,970 |
| 12 | Hartford, CT | $60,210 | $48,774 | $47,471 | 1,640 |
| 13 | Youngstown, OH | $49,480 | $41,359 | $47,325 | 490 |
| 14 | Burlington, VT | $58,640 | $47,767 | $47,318 | 510 |
| 15 | Akron, OH | $53,100 | $44,168 | $47,304 | 1,310 |
| 16 | Boston, MA | $64,180 | $50,760 | $46,884 | 1,890 |
| 17 | Allentown, PA | $57,520 | $46,631 | $46,646 | 530 |
| 18 | Providence, RI | $57,790 | $47,064 | $46,244 | 740 |
| 19 | Tulsa, OK | $50,110 | $40,734 | $45,659 | 700 |
| 20 | Worcester, MA | $58,740 | $46,661 | $45,512 | 490 |
| 21 | Austin, TX | $52,360 | $44,251 | $45,124 | 830 |
| 22 | Kansas City, MO | $51,010 | $41,706 | $45,067 | 690 |
| 23 | Davenport, IA | $48,690 | $40,104 | $45,021 | 450 |
| 24 | Philadelphia, PA | $56,910 | $46,160 | $45,010 | 1,870 |
| 25 | St. Louis, MO | $52,310 | $42,690 | $44,895 | 1,000 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Seattle, WA — $109,600
- Boston, MA — $64,180
- Huntsville, AL — $61,790
- Hartford, CT — $60,210
- San Jose, CA — $59,620
- San Francisco, CA — $59,600
- Portland, OR — $59,360
- Memphis, TN — $59,270
- Birmingham, AL — $59,080
- Lancaster, PA — $58,970
- New York, NY — $58,900
- Pittsburgh, PA — $58,770
- Worcester, MA — $58,740
- Burlington, VT — $58,640
- Minneapolis, MN — $57,850
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $107,920 | $84,752 | $54,590 – $116,670 | 2,270 |
| Massachusetts | $61,630 | $48,838 | $42,810 – $77,920 | 2,500 |
| North Dakota | $60,250 | $50,591 | $46,530 – $72,660 | 250 |
| Connecticut | $59,840 | $48,494 | $45,410 – $74,310 | 2,740 |
| New Hampshire | $59,730 | $50,173 | $46,750 – $80,280 | 1,770 |
| Maine | $59,660 | $47,271 | $42,880 – $62,250 | 440 |
| Vermont | $57,500 | $46,889 | $44,480 – $81,820 | 1,190 |
| Rhode Island | $57,390 | $46,758 | $44,010 – $74,630 | 540 |
| Minnesota | $56,780 | $45,465 | $43,890 – $76,340 | 4,290 |
| Oregon | $56,670 | $43,585 | $42,850 – $76,980 | 2,920 |
| California | $56,510 | $45,411 | $39,670 – $76,840 | 21,680 |
| Colorado | $55,270 | $44,866 | $44,450 – $77,260 | 1,580 |
| Pennsylvania | $54,590 | $44,367 | $40,410 – $74,420 | 7,840 |
| Wyoming | $54,170 | $45,706 | $40,800 – $75,560 | 60 |
| New Jersey | $54,100 | $44,208 | $35,430 – $75,230 | 1,770 |
| Idaho | $53,340 | $43,320 | $40,340 – $77,560 | 480 |
| New York | $53,340 | $42,755 | $39,800 – $72,950 | 5,530 |
| Wisconsin | $52,690 | $42,979 | $40,800 – $72,290 | 8,330 |
| Alabama | $52,380 | $41,913 | $38,320 – $76,360 | 3,120 |
| Iowa | $52,300 | $42,867 | $39,450 – $63,040 | 4,750 |
| Montana | $51,880 | $42,184 | $39,040 – $68,880 | 240 |
| South Carolina | $51,800 | $41,850 | $38,350 – $67,980 | 2,460 |
| Missouri | $51,000 | $41,699 | $37,790 – $68,730 | 1,500 |
| South Dakota | $50,750 | $42,958 | $39,910 – $64,720 | 1,420 |
| North Carolina | $50,440 | $41,205 | $37,410 – $80,770 | 3,680 |
| Arkansas | $50,280 | $40,832 | $35,180 – $69,250 | 2,180 |
| Delaware | $50,010 | $40,264 | $39,450 – $66,560 | 170 |
| Tennessee | $49,980 | $42,339 | $38,000 – $64,620 | 1,980 |
| Louisiana | $49,800 | $41,087 | $35,610 – $64,570 | 670 |
| West Virginia | $49,630 | $40,553 | $34,450 – $64,550 | 160 |
| Virginia | $49,590 | $39,988 | $36,620 – $69,720 | 1,890 |
| Nebraska | $49,360 | $40,474 | $37,950 – $63,070 | 830 |
| Kentucky | $49,180 | $40,092 | $37,900 – $64,260 | 1,740 |
| Ohio | $49,160 | $41,111 | $37,170 – $70,630 | 21,250 |
| Arizona | $48,950 | $40,496 | $40,400 – $65,780 | 1,800 |
| Indiana | $48,590 | $39,818 | $38,550 – $71,170 | 9,690 |
| Texas | $48,480 | $41,134 | $34,940 – $69,760 | 13,190 |
| Illinois | $48,420 | $38,833 | $38,990 – $68,950 | 8,170 |
| Kansas | $48,400 | $39,168 | $39,660 – $70,240 | 2,540 |
| Oklahoma | $47,760 | $38,951 | $34,490 – $62,190 | 1,490 |
| Georgia | $47,630 | $38,602 | $36,490 – $72,610 | 2,200 |
| Michigan | $47,250 | $38,388 | $36,190 – $62,800 | 7,330 |
| Maryland | $46,870 | $37,977 | $32,060 – $74,010 | 1,800 |
| Nevada | $46,670 | $39,679 | $36,500 – $68,270 | 400 |
| Florida | $46,170 | $39,278 | $36,430 – $61,860 | 4,040 |
| Utah | $45,140 | $37,385 | $36,300 – $61,180 | 1,170 |
| New Mexico | $44,970 | $37,347 | $32,560 – $61,670 | 70 |
| Mississippi | $39,520 | $33,086 | $33,280 – $60,080 | 1,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer numerically controlled tool operator make?
The national median salary for computer numerically controlled tool operators is $50,690 a year ($24.37 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,140 and the top 10% earn over $73,890. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays computer numerically controlled tool operators the most?
Washington has the highest median pay at $107,920. After taxes and local prices, Seattle, WA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many computer numerically controlled tool operators are there in the U.S.?
About 169,450 people work as computer numerically controlled tool operators nationwide.
All 70 cities
- Akron, OH
- Allentown, PA
- Atlanta, GA
- Austin, TX
- Baltimore, MD
- Birmingham, AL
- Boston, MA
- Buffalo, NY
- Burlington, VT
- Canton, OH
- Charlotte, NC
- Chicago, IL
- Cincinnati, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbus, IN
- Columbus, OH
- Dallas, TX
- Davenport, IA
- Dayton, OH
- Denver, CO
- Detroit, MI
- Elkhart, IN
- Fort Wayne, IN
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Greensboro, NC
- Greenville, SC
- Hartford, CT
- Houston, TX
- Huntsville, AL
- Indianapolis, IN
- Kansas City, MO
- Lancaster, PA
- Little Rock, AR
- Los Angeles, CA
- Louisville, KY
- Madison, WI
- Mansfield, OH
- Memphis, TN
- Miami, FL
- Milwaukee, WI
- Minneapolis, MN
- Muskegon, MI
- New York, NY
- Oxnard, CA
- Philadelphia, PA
- Phoenix, AZ
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Portland, OR
- Providence, RI
- Riverside, CA
- Rochester, NY
- Rockford, IL
- Sacramento, CA
- Salt Lake City, UT
- San Diego, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Seattle, WA
- Sheboygan, WI
- Sioux Falls, SD
- St. Louis, MO
- Tampa, FL
- Toledo, OH
- Tulsa, OK
- Washington, DC
- Waterloo, IA
- Wichita, KS
- Worcester, MA
- York, PA
- Youngstown, OH