Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Columbus, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, IN

Median annual salary $64,700 +29.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.11
10th percentile $40,700
90th percentile $64,700
Employed locally 830
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,700
    25th
    $51,400
    50th (median)
    $64,700
    75th
    $64,700
    90th
    $64,700

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,365 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 81% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 19% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $104,120
    Washington $104,120
    Wilmington, NC $82,920
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $70,380
    Asheville, NC $62,660
    Albany, OR $62,150

    Nearby metros — Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington $104,120
    Wilmington, NC $82,920
    Reading, PA $61,690
    Springfield, MA $61,600
    Vineland, NJ $61,360
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $59,910

    Related occupations in Columbus, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,640
    Machinists $55,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,340
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,920
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $37,170
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Columbus, IN is $31.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Columbus, IN is 29.5% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $40,700 per year in Columbus, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,400.