Profession

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators

Operate computer-controlled tools, machines, or robots to machine or process parts, tools, or other work pieces made of metal, plastic, wood, stone, or other materials. May also set up and maintain equipment.

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United States

Salary data

Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.

🇺🇸 United States2025
51-9161SOC 2018 51-9161
GroupAll
Median50,690 USD
Average54,320 USD
Middle 50%44,930 USD - 61,760 USD
Decile range38,140 USD - 73,890 USD
Bottom decile38,140 USD
Top decile73,890 USD
🇺🇸 United States2025
79052018 Census Occupation / 2018 SOC 7905
GroupMen
Median51,948 USD
Average51,948 USD
Middle 50%N/A
🇺🇸 Alabama2025
51-9161SOC 2018 51-9161
GroupAll
Median52,380 USD
Average55,760 USD
Middle 50%45,710 USD - 61,560 USD
Decile range38,320 USD - 76,360 USD
Bottom decile38,320 USD
Top decile76,360 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2025
51-9161SOC 2018 51-9161
GroupAll
Median48,950 USD
Average52,760 USD
Middle 50%45,030 USD - 62,350 USD
Decile range40,400 USD - 65,780 USD
Bottom decile40,400 USD
Top decile65,780 USD
🇺🇸 Arkansas2025
51-9161SOC 2018 51-9161
GroupAll
Median50,280 USD
Average51,460 USD
Middle 50%42,280 USD - 56,520 USD
Decile range35,180 USD - 69,250 USD
Bottom decile35,180 USD
Top decile69,250 USD
🇺🇸 California2025
51-9161SOC 2018 51-9161
GroupAll
Median56,510 USD
Average57,400 USD
Middle 50%47,140 USD - 63,850 USD
Decile range39,670 USD - 76,840 USD
Bottom decile39,670 USD
Top decile76,840 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2025
51-9161SOC 2018 51-9161
GroupAll
Median55,270 USD
Average57,660 USD
Middle 50%47,610 USD - 64,030 USD
Decile range44,450 USD - 77,260 USD
Bottom decile44,450 USD
Top decile77,260 USD
🇺🇸 Connecticut2025
51-9161SOC 2018 51-9161
GroupAll
Median59,840 USD
Average58,570 USD
Middle 50%49,180 USD - 66,000 USD
Decile range45,410 USD - 74,310 USD
Bottom decile45,410 USD
Top decile74,310 USD
🇺🇸 Delaware2025
51-9161SOC 2018 51-9161
GroupAll
Median50,010 USD
Average53,250 USD
Middle 50%45,100 USD - 63,280 USD
Decile range39,450 USD - 66,560 USD
Bottom decile39,450 USD
Top decile66,560 USD
🇺🇸 Florida2025
51-9161SOC 2018 51-9161
GroupAll
Median46,170 USD
Average47,560 USD
Middle 50%39,420 USD - 53,480 USD
Decile range36,430 USD - 61,860 USD
Bottom decile36,430 USD
Top decile61,860 USD
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Sources

  • BLS CPS Table 39 2025 median weekly earnings by occupation and sex2025 - 2018 Census Occupation / 2018 SOC
  • BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
  • BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018

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