Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Dubuque, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dubuque, IA

Median annual salary $49,510 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.80
10th percentile $38,520
90th percentile $64,170
Employed locally 330
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,520
    25th
    $49,230
    50th (median)
    $49,510
    75th
    $51,710
    90th
    $64,170

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 65% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 35% 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 Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,820
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,070
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,590
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,270
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Dubuque, IA is $23.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Dubuque, IA is 0.9% 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 Dubuque?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,520 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,230.