Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $57,130 +14.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.47
10th percentile $44,230
90th percentile $80,170
Employed locally 120
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,230
    25th
    $49,400
    50th (median)
    $57,130
    75th
    $61,640
    90th
    $80,170

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 56% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 44% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $104,120
    Columbus, IN $64,700
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,730
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $59,200
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $58,880
    Wisconsin $55,550

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $82,690
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $60,650
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $50,630
    Food Batchmakers $42,340
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Boulder, CO is $27.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Boulder, CO is 14.3% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $44,230 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,400.