Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$38,140
- 25th Percentile — Junior$44,930
- 50th Percentile — Median$50,690
- 75th Percentile — Senior$61,760
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$73,890
The top 10% of Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators earn $73,890 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $38,140, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $96,960 | +78.5% |
| Hawaii (est.) | $84,196 | +55.0% |
| District of Columbia (est.) | $82,566 | +52.0% |
| Alaska (est.) | $71,702 | +32.0% |
| New Hampshire | $61,070 | +12.4% |
| Massachusetts | $60,840 | +12.0% |
| Vermont | $59,730 | +10.0% |
| Oregon | $58,620 | +7.9% |
| Connecticut | $58,570 | +7.8% |
| North Dakota | $58,490 | +7.7% |
| Colorado | $57,660 | +6.1% |
| Idaho | $57,520 | +5.9% |
| California | $57,400 | +5.7% |
| Minnesota | $56,830 | +4.6% |
| Maine | $56,560 | +4.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $56,360 | +3.8% |
| Rhode Island | $56,290 | +3.6% |
| Alabama | $55,760 | +2.7% |
| New York | $55,470 | +2.1% |
| Wisconsin | $55,390 | +2.0% |
| Wyoming | $55,340 | +1.9% |
| New Jersey | $55,070 | +1.4% |
| North Carolina | $54,890 | +1.0% |
| Montana | $53,620 | -1.3% |
| South Carolina | $53,390 | -1.7% |
| Missouri | $53,290 | -1.9% |
| Delaware | $53,250 | -2.0% |
| Iowa | $53,230 | -2.0% |
| Tennessee | $52,840 | -2.7% |
| South Dakota | $52,790 | -2.8% |
| Arizona | $52,760 | -2.9% |
| Ohio | $52,420 | -3.5% |
| Illinois | $51,990 | -4.3% |
| Indiana | $51,800 | -4.6% |
| Louisiana | $51,670 | -4.9% |
| Virginia | $51,540 | -5.1% |
| Arkansas | $51,460 | -5.3% |
| Kansas | $51,380 | -5.4% |
| Nebraska | $51,300 | -5.6% |
| Kentucky | $51,230 | -5.7% |
| Texas | $51,170 | -5.8% |
| Georgia | $50,990 | -6.1% |
| West Virginia | $50,320 | -7.4% |
| Nevada | $49,850 | -8.2% |
| Michigan | $49,520 | -8.8% |
| Oklahoma | $48,590 | -10.5% |
| Maryland | $48,550 | -10.6% |
| Utah | $48,010 | -11.6% |
| Florida | $47,560 | -12.4% |
| New Mexico | $45,240 | -16.7% |
| Mississippi | $44,730 | -17.7% |
What Factors Affect Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: Washington pays an average of $96,960, while Mississippi pays $44,730 — a gap of $52,230 per year.
The middle half of Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators earn between $44,930 and $61,760 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,140, while the top 10% earn more than $73,890.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators?
The average salary for Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators in the United States is $54,320 per year, with a median of $50,690.
What is the starting salary for Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators?
Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators typically earn between $38,140 and $44,930 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators the most?
Washington pays Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators the most at $96,960 per year on average, followed by New Hampshire ($61,070) and Massachusetts ($60,840).
How much do Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $54,320, Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators earn approximately $26.12 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 169,450 Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $54,320 and a median of $50,690 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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