Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $48,320 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.23
10th percentile $37,830
90th percentile $74,330
Employed locally 40
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,830
    25th
    $38,380
    50th (median)
    $48,320
    75th
    $60,160
    90th
    $74,330

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 75% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 25% 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
    Wilmington, NC $82,920
    Asheville, NC $62,660
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $61,830
    Mobile, AL $58,790
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $58,680
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $57,710

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$68,660
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$44,620
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,670
    Production Workers, All Other$47,440
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Champaign, IL is $23.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Champaign, IL is 3.3% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,830 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,380.