Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $46,850 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.52
10th percentile $30,370
90th percentile $64,280
Employed locally 1,430
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,370
    25th
    $38,830
    50th (median)
    $46,850
    75th
    $58,530
    90th
    $64,280

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 59% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 41% 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
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $61,830
    Sandusky, OH $50,300
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $50,230
    Lima, OH $50,200
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $49,840
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $49,820

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,110
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42,500
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,400
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$46,770

    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, OH is $22.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.96 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, OH is 6.2% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,370 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,830.