Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $56,720 +13.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.27
10th percentile $40,090
90th percentile $74,120
Employed locally 140
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,090
    25th
    $46,060
    50th (median)
    $56,720
    75th
    $62,090
    90th
    $74,120

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 84% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 16% 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
    Vallejo, CA $61,900
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $61,480
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $60,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,730
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,030
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $58,680

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,600
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,630
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,800
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $58,720
    Bakers $42,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Bakersfield, CA is $27.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Bakersfield, CA is 13.5% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $40,090 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,060.