Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Charlotte, NC-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Median annual salary $49,640 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.86
10th percentile $39,190
90th percentile $68,750
Employed locally 960
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,190
    25th
    $45,290
    50th (median)
    $49,640
    75th
    $57,450
    90th
    $68,750

    Charlotte economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,201 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
    Wilmington, NC $82,920
    Asheville, NC $62,660
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $59,910
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,730
    Winston-Salem, NC $57,310
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $57,170

    Related occupations in Charlotte, NC-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,520
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,050
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $53,760
    Production Workers, All Other $37,820
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Charlotte, NC-SC is $23.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Charlotte, NC-SC is 0.7% 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 Charlotte?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,190 per year in Charlotte, NC-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,290.