Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $46,140 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.19
10th percentile $31,550
90th percentile $58,370
Employed locally 40
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,550
    25th
    $35,860
    50th (median)
    $46,140
    75th
    $55,000
    90th
    $58,370

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 69% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 31% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $104,120
    Washington $104,120
    Wilmington, NC $82,920
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $70,380
    Columbus, IN $64,700
    Asheville, NC $62,660

    Nearby metros — Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $61,240
    Odessa, TX $55,640
    College Station-Bryan, TX $51,740
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $50,200
    Corpus Christi, TX $48,180
    Victoria, TX $48,120

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$46,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$57,330
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$21,540
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,070
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,290
    Food Batchmakers$28,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Abilene, TX is $22.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.00 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salaries?

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Abilene, TX is 7.7% below the national median of $49,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Abilene?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,550 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,860.