Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in East South Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,060 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.07
10th percentile $39,040
90th percentile $63,760
Employed locally 810
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,040
    25th
    $43,300
    50th (median)
    $50,060
    75th
    $58,570
    90th
    $63,760

    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

    Related occupations in East South Dakota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,040
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,750
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $37,100
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $51,070
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $52,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators make per hour in East South Dakota?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in East South Dakota is $24.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.90 or more per hour.

    Is East South Dakota above or below average for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salaries?

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in East South Dakota is 0.2% 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 East South Dakota?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,040 per year in East South Dakota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,300.