Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $38,870 -22.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.69
10th percentile $36,710
90th percentile $63,490
Employed locally 60
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,710
    25th
    $37,070
    50th (median)
    $38,870
    75th
    $49,310
    90th
    $63,490

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 62% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 38% 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
    Gainesville, FL $52,060
    Logan, UT-ID $51,990
    Macon-Bibb County, GA $51,540
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $51,110
    Savannah, GA $51,030
    Gainesville, GA $50,050

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,210
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,430
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,020
    Production Workers, All Other $39,260
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Athens, GA is $18.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Athens, GA is 22.2% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,710 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,070.