Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $42,720 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.54
10th percentile $31,230
90th percentile $65,130
Employed locally 3,740
National median $49,970

Compare Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Dallas, TX stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators
in
Dallas, TX
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,230
    25th
    $36,260
    50th (median)
    $42,720
    75th
    $52,450
    90th
    $65,130

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 49% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 51% 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
    Corpus Christi, TX $48,180
    Victoria, TX $48,120

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,100
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,490
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,290
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,390
    Helpers--Production Workers $37,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Dallas, TX is $20.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Dallas, TX is 14.5% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,230 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,260.