Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $49,710 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.90
10th percentile $38,320
90th percentile $65,710
Employed locally 400
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,320
    25th
    $40,810
    50th (median)
    $49,710
    75th
    $60,610
    90th
    $65,710

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 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
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $61,730
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $60,320
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $58,900
    Visalia, CA $56,630
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $55,680
    Pennsylvania $55,610

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,590
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,200
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,950
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $36,140
    Bakers $36,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Des Moines, IA is $23.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Des Moines, IA is 0.5% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,320 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,810.