Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $47,890 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.02
10th percentile $30,290
90th percentile $69,680
Employed locally 890
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,290
    25th
    $36,420
    50th (median)
    $47,890
    75th
    $59,020
    90th
    $69,680

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 49% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 51% 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 Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,730
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,460
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $43,120
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,280
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Austin, TX is $23.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Austin, TX is 4.2% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,290 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,420.