Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $51,090 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.56
10th percentile $40,670
90th percentile $64,600
Employed locally 170
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,670
    25th
    $47,280
    50th (median)
    $51,090
    75th
    $60,420
    90th
    $64,600

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 59% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 41% 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
    Albany, OR $62,150
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,030
    Glens Falls, NY $58,260
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $58,070
    Kingston, NY $55,350
    Binghamton, NY $54,070

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $61,590
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $82,190
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,550
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,340
    Machinists $64,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Albany, NY is $24.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Albany, NY is 2.2% above 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $40,670 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,280.