Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $62,660 +25.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.13
10th percentile $45,840
90th percentile $85,680
Employed locally 360
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,840
    25th
    $45,960
    50th (median)
    $62,660
    75th
    $85,680
    90th
    $85,680

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 91% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 9% 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
    Albany, OR $62,150

    Nearby metros — Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wilmington, NC $82,920
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $59,910
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,730
    Winston-Salem, NC $57,310
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $57,170
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $56,520

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,240
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $41,870
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,610
    Machinists $47,130
    Production Workers, All Other $38,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Asheville, NC is $30.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Asheville, NC is 25.4% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $45,840 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,960.