Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Central North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,470 -9% vs national
Median hourly $21.86
10th percentile $34,150
90th percentile $62,130
Employed locally 160
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,150
    25th
    $38,350
    50th (median)
    $45,470
    75th
    $47,210
    90th
    $62,130

    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

    Related occupations in Central North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,860
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $40,410
    Production Workers, All Other $38,000
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,640
    Food Processing Workers, All Other $43,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators make per hour in Central North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Central North Carolina is $21.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.26 or more per hour.

    Is Central North Carolina above or below average for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salaries?

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Central North Carolina is 9% 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 Central North Carolina?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,150 per year in Central North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,350.