Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Amarillo, TX

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

Median annual salary $43,750 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.04
10th percentile $36,010
90th percentile $59,860
Employed locally 210
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,010
    25th
    $36,010
    50th (median)
    $43,750
    75th
    $57,390
    90th
    $59,860

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 66% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 34% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington $104,120
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $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 Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,080
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,290
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,130
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,790
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $36,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Amarillo, TX is $21.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Amarillo, TX is 12.4% 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,010 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,010.