Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $48,180 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.16
10th percentile $36,060
90th percentile $65,870
Employed locally 60
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,060
    25th
    $38,880
    50th (median)
    $48,180
    75th
    $57,150
    90th
    $65,870

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 73% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 27% 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
    Midland, TX $61,240
    Odessa, TX $55,640
    College Station-Bryan, TX $51,740
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $50,200
    Victoria, TX $48,120
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $47,890

    Related occupations in Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $56,490
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $98,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $77,420
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,740
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,060
    Machinists $63,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Corpus Christi, TX is $23.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 3.6% 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 Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,060 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,880.