Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $51,750 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.88
10th percentile $40,430
90th percentile $79,260
Employed locally 480
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,430
    25th
    $45,570
    50th (median)
    $51,750
    75th
    $62,380
    90th
    $79,260

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 51% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 49% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $104,120
    Columbus, IN $64,700
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,730
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $59,200
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $58,880
    Boulder, CO $57,130

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,570
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,010
    Bakers $39,460
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,180
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,440
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Denver, CO is $24.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Denver, CO is 3.6% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $40,430 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,570.