Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Altoona, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Altoona, PA

Median annual salary $54,310 +8.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.11
10th percentile $36,390
90th percentile $61,210
Employed locally 40
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,390
    25th
    $45,190
    50th (median)
    $54,310
    75th
    $59,370
    90th
    $61,210

    Altoona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 90% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 10% 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
    Reading, PA $61,690
    Pittsburgh, PA $59,940
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $59,070
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $55,700
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $55,610
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $55,220

    Related occupations in Altoona, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $35,750
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $34,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,920
    Food Batchmakers $30,600
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,160
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Altoona, PA is $26.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Altoona, PA is 8.7% 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 Altoona?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,390 per year in Altoona, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,190.