Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $50,960 +2% vs national
Median hourly $24.50
10th percentile $43,880
90th percentile $61,600
Employed locally 70
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,880
    25th
    $48,920
    50th (median)
    $50,960
    75th
    $55,570
    90th
    $61,600

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 72% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 28% 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
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $61,730
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $60,320
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $58,900
    Visalia, CA $56,630
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $55,680
    Pennsylvania $55,610

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,250
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,220
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,310
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $59,950
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $48,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Ames, IA is $24.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Ames, IA is 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 Ames?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $43,880 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,920.