Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $47,060 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.63
10th percentile $33,790
90th percentile $60,100
Employed locally 50
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,790
    25th
    $33,790
    50th (median)
    $47,060
    75th
    $58,510
    90th
    $60,100

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 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
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $70,380
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $61,730
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $59,270
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $59,200
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $58,900
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $58,880

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,270
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $46,680
    Production Workers, All Other $37,290
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Albuquerque, NM is $22.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Albuquerque, NM is 5.8% 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $33,790 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,790.