Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Decatur, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, AL

Median annual salary $54,080 +8.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.00
10th percentile $37,280
90th percentile $75,920
Employed locally 170
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,280
    25th
    $44,030
    50th (median)
    $54,080
    75th
    $60,500
    90th
    $75,920

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,987 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 85% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 15% 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
    Albany, OR $62,150
    Vallejo, CA $61,900
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $61,730
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $59,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,030
    Mobile, AL $58,790

    Related occupations in Decatur, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,780
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $21,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,460
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $77,730
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,510
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Decatur, AL is $26.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Decatur, AL is 8.2% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,280 per year in Decatur, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,030.