Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for computer numerically controlled tool operatorss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $54,320 ≈ $26/hr
National median salary $50,690
Total employment 169,450 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth -10.7%
Decline
Annual openings 13,500 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 177,100 → 158,100 (-19,000)
Typical entry education High school diploma or equivalent
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Washington$96,960
- New Hampshire$61,070
- Massachusetts$60,840
- Vermont$59,730
- Oregon$58,620
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Mississippi$44,730
- New Mexico$45,240
- Florida$47,560
- Utah$48,010
- Maryland$48,550
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $96,960 | $107,920 | $47 | +78.5% | 2,270 |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $61,070 | $59,730 | $29 | +12.4% | 1,770 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $60,840 | $61,630 | $29 | +12% | 2,500 |
| 4 | Vermont | $59,730 | $57,500 | $29 | +10% | 1,190 |
| 5 | Oregon | $58,620 | $56,670 | $28 | +7.9% | 2,920 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $58,570 | $59,840 | $28 | +7.8% | 2,740 |
| 7 | North Dakota | $58,490 | $60,250 | $28 | +7.7% | 250 |
| 8 | Colorado | $57,660 | $55,270 | $28 | +6.1% | 1,580 |
| 9 | Idaho | $57,520 | $53,340 | $28 | +5.9% | 480 |
| 10 | California | $57,400 | $56,510 | $28 | +5.7% | 21,680 |
| 11 | Minnesota | $56,830 | $56,780 | $27 | +4.6% | 4,290 |
| 12 | Maine | $56,560 | $59,660 | $27 | +4.1% | 440 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $56,360 | $54,590 | $27 | +3.8% | 7,840 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $56,290 | $57,390 | $27 | +3.6% | 540 |
| 15 | Alabama | $55,760 | $52,380 | $27 | +2.7% | 3,120 |
| 16 | New York | $55,470 | $53,340 | $27 | +2.1% | 5,530 |
| 17 | Wisconsin | $55,390 | $52,690 | $27 | +2% | 8,330 |
| 18 | Wyoming | $55,340 | $54,170 | $27 | +1.9% | 60 |
| 19 | New Jersey | $55,070 | $54,100 | $26 | +1.4% | 1,770 |
| 20 | North Carolina | $54,890 | $50,440 | $26 | +1% | 3,680 |
| 21 | Montana | $53,620 | $51,880 | $26 | -1.3% | 240 |
| 22 | South Carolina | $53,390 | $51,800 | $26 | -1.7% | 2,460 |
| 23 | Missouri | $53,290 | $51,000 | $26 | -1.9% | 1,500 |
| 24 | Delaware | $53,250 | $50,010 | $26 | -2% | 170 |
| 25 | Iowa | $53,230 | $52,300 | $26 | -2% | 4,750 |
| 26 | Tennessee | $52,840 | $49,980 | $25 | -2.7% | 1,980 |
| 27 | South Dakota | $52,790 | $50,750 | $25 | -2.8% | 1,420 |
| 28 | Arizona | $52,760 | $48,950 | $25 | -2.9% | 1,800 |
| 29 | Ohio | $52,420 | $49,160 | $25 | -3.5% | 21,250 |
| 30 | Illinois | $51,990 | $48,420 | $25 | -4.3% | 8,170 |
| 31 | Indiana | $51,800 | $48,590 | $25 | -4.6% | 9,690 |
| 32 | Louisiana | $51,670 | $49,800 | $25 | -4.9% | 670 |
| 33 | Virginia | $51,540 | $49,590 | $25 | -5.1% | 1,890 |
| 34 | Arkansas | $51,460 | $50,280 | $25 | -5.3% | 2,180 |
| 35 | Kansas | $51,380 | $48,400 | $25 | -5.4% | 2,540 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $51,300 | $49,360 | $25 | -5.6% | 830 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $51,230 | $49,180 | $25 | -5.7% | 1,740 |
| 38 | Texas | $51,170 | $48,480 | $25 | -5.8% | 13,190 |
| 39 | Georgia | $50,990 | $47,630 | $25 | -6.1% | 2,200 |
| 40 | West Virginia | $50,320 | $49,630 | $24 | -7.4% | 160 |
| 41 | Nevada | $49,850 | $46,670 | $24 | -8.2% | 400 |
| 42 | Michigan | $49,520 | $47,250 | $24 | -8.8% | 7,330 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $48,590 | $47,760 | $23 | -10.5% | 1,490 |
| 44 | Maryland | $48,550 | $46,870 | $23 | -10.6% | 1,800 |
| 45 | Utah | $48,010 | $45,140 | $23 | -11.6% | 1,170 |
| 46 | Florida | $47,560 | $46,170 | $23 | -12.4% | 4,040 |
| 47 | New Mexico | $45,240 | $44,970 | $22 | -16.7% | 70 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $44,730 | $39,520 | $22 | -17.7% | 1,290 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 389 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $109,600 | $103,460 | 1,960 |
| 2 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $64,180 | $63,550 | 1,890 |
| 3 | Albany, OR | $64,170 | $63,970 | 290 |
| 4 | Fargo, ND-MN | $63,610 | $58,900 | 110 |
| 5 | Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $63,090 | $60,380 | 280 |
| 6 | Morristown, TN | $62,760 | $57,370 | 70 |
| 7 | Lewiston, ID-WA | $62,000 | $57,600 | 50 |
| 8 | Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $61,830 | $58,420 | 40 |
| 9 | Huntsville, AL | $61,790 | $69,790 | 440 |
| 10 | Manchester-Nashua, NH | $61,650 | $61,360 | 300 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing computer numerically controlled tool operatorss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $105,180 | $96,570 | 240 |
| 2 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $105,180 | $96,570 | 240 |
| 3 | Sector 21 - Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $73,480 | $81,360 | 420 |
| 4 | Building Equipment Contractors | $73,190 | $74,640 | 80 |
| 5 | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4244 and 4248 only) | $71,980 | $74,580 | — |
| 6 | Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing | $66,970 | $64,700 | 1,490 |
| 7 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $65,820 | $70,200 | 220 |
| 8 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $65,820 | $70,200 | 220 |
| 9 | Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers | $65,430 | $66,400 | 40 |
| 10 | Building Material and Supplies Dealers | $65,430 | $66,400 | 40 |
| 11 | Jewelry and Silverware Manufacturing | $63,750 | $63,450 | 90 |
| 12 | Engineering Services | $63,400 | $68,640 | 690 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do computer numerically controlled tool operators make in the U.S.?
The median computer numerically controlled tool operators salary in the United States is $50,690 per year (mean $54,320), and about 80% earn between $38,140 and $73,890.
How much do computer numerically controlled tool operators make per hour?
Roughly $26 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $54,320 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays computer numerically controlled tool operators the most?
Washington has the highest average pay for computer numerically controlled tool operators at $96,960 per year (median $107,920).
What is the job outlook for computer numerically controlled tool operators?
Employment is projected to change -10.7% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 13,500 openings per year.