Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Cleveland, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, TN

Median annual salary $49,930 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.00
10th percentile $38,660
90th percentile $58,120
Employed locally 60
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,660
    25th
    $44,750
    50th (median)
    $49,930
    75th
    $58,120
    90th
    $58,120

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,490 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 79% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 21% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $56,170
    Jackson, TN $48,820
    Clarksville, TN-KY $48,660
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $47,800
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $47,240
    Knoxville, TN $47,000

    Related occupations in Cleveland, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,700
    Production Workers, All Other$36,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$60,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$42,210
    Food Batchmakers$30,870
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$38,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Cleveland, TN is $24.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Cleveland, TN is 0.1% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,660 per year in Cleveland, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,750.