Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Baton Rouge, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baton Rouge, LA

Median annual salary $49,930 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.00
10th percentile $37,500
90th percentile $68,020
Employed locally 90
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,500
    25th
    $43,720
    50th (median)
    $49,930
    75th
    $64,210
    90th
    $68,020

    Baton Rouge economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,910 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 72% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 28% 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
    Vineland, NJ $61,360
    Midland, TX $61,240
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,730
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $59,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,030
    Eau Claire, WI $58,980

    Related occupations in Baton Rouge, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $75,670
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $98,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $97,960
    Chemical Plant and System Operators $101,130
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $62,400
    Production Workers, All Other $43,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Baton Rouge, LA is $24.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Baton Rouge, LA is 0.1% 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 Baton Rouge?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,500 per year in Baton Rouge, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,720.