Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $45,130 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.70
10th percentile $40,040
90th percentile $67,420
Employed locally 120
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,040
    25th
    $44,780
    50th (median)
    $45,130
    75th
    $53,760
    90th
    $67,420

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 70% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 30% 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
    Vallejo, CA $61,900
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $61,730
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,030
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $58,900
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $57,170
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $55,680

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $49,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,350
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $39,560
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,450
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $50,140
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Blacksburg, VA is $21.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Blacksburg, VA is 9.7% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $40,040 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,780.