Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Billings, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Billings, MT

Median annual salary $50,250 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.16
10th percentile $37,690
90th percentile $65,950
Employed locally 50
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,690
    25th
    $37,900
    50th (median)
    $50,250
    75th
    $53,220
    90th
    $65,950

    Billings economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,599 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 67% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 33% 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
    Binghamton, NY $54,070
    Bozeman, MT $45,830
    Missoula, MT $45,300

    Related occupations in Billings, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $101,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $84,460
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,010
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,100
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $38,590
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $68,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Billings, MT is $24.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Billings, MT is 0.6% 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 Billings?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,690 per year in Billings, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,900.