Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $31,720 -36.5% vs national
Median hourly $15.25
10th percentile $30,080
90th percentile $48,220
Employed locally 110
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,080
    25th
    $31,660
    50th (median)
    $31,720
    75th
    $44,740
    90th
    $48,220

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 62% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 38% 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
    Midland, TX $61,240
    Odessa, TX $55,640
    College Station-Bryan, TX $51,740
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $50,200
    Corpus Christi, TX $48,180
    Victoria, TX $48,120

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$44,060
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$34,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$58,720
    Helpers--Production Workers$29,270
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$27,650
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$34,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Brownsville, TX is $15.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Brownsville, TX is 36.5% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,080 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,660.