BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators in Ohio

$52,420 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$25.2 per hour

▼ 3.5% below U.S. average29th of 48 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$52,420per year
Median$49,160per year
Hourly$25.2per hour
10th – 90th percentile$37,170 – $70,630per year

Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators Pay Range in Ohio

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$37,170
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$41,920
  • 50th Percentile — Median$49,160
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$61,910
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$70,630

Half of Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators in Ohio earn more than $49,160. The top 10% make $70,630 or more, while entry-level workers start around $37,170.

Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators in Ohio: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • Ohio ranks 29th of 48 states for Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators pay, at $52,420 per year (3.5% below the U.S. average of $54,320).
  • 21,250 people work as Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators in Ohio — 12.5% of all U.S. Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators jobs.
  • Location quotient 3.51: Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators jobs are more concentrated in Ohio than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,170; the top 10% earn over $70,630.
  • Hourly equivalent: $25.2 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is Washington at $96,960.
  • Among manufacturing jobs in Ohio, First-Line Supervisors of Production Workers pays the most ($73,300).

Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators Job Market in Ohio

Key factors affecting compensation

Ohio's key industries are Manufacturing, Healthcare, Retail, and its job market is rated moderate. Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators here earn $52,420 on average, placing the state 29th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 0.88 (U.S. = 1.00), a Ohio salary of $52,420 is roughly equivalent to $59,568 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, Iowa ($53,230), Tennessee ($52,840), South Dakota ($52,790) are the closest alternatives for Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators weighing a move.

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 Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators salary in Ohio?

The average Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators salary in Ohio is $52,420 per year (median $49,160), which is 3.5% below the national average of $54,320.

How does Ohio rank for Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators pay?

Ohio ranks 29th out of 48 states. The highest-paying state is Washington ($96,960/yr).

How much do entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators make in Ohio?

The lowest-paid 10% of Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators in Ohio earn about $37,170 per year and the 25th percentile is $41,920.

How much do Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators make per hour in Ohio?

About $25.2 per hour, based on the $52,420 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators work in Ohio?

BLS counts 21,250 Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators jobs in Ohio (OEWS May 2025).

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