Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $53,250 +6.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.60
10th percentile $39,720
90th percentile $67,390
Employed locally 190
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,720
    25th
    $46,490
    50th (median)
    $53,250
    75th
    $63,020
    90th
    $67,390

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 69% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 31% 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
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $61,730
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $60,320
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $58,900
    Visalia, CA $56,630
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $55,680
    Pennsylvania $55,610

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,130
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$44,390
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$65,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$69,630
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,180
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Cedar Rapids, IA is $25.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 6.6% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,720 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,490.