Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Appleton, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Appleton, WI

Median annual salary $56,130 +12.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.99
10th percentile $42,680
90th percentile $68,070
Employed locally 430
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,680
    25th
    $48,590
    50th (median)
    $56,130
    75th
    $62,100
    90th
    $68,070

    Appleton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 67% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 33% 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
    Wilmington, NC $82,920
    Lewiston, ID-WA $62,000
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $59,530
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $59,070
    Eau Claire, WI $58,980
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $58,880

    Related occupations in Appleton, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,210
    Food Batchmakers $47,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,820
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,830
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $56,640
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Appleton, WI is $26.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Appleton, WI is 12.3% 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 Appleton?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $42,680 per year in Appleton, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,590.