Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in East Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $48,680 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.40
10th percentile $39,420
90th percentile $57,830
Employed locally 150
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,420
    25th
    $45,560
    50th (median)
    $48,680
    75th
    $53,810
    90th
    $57,830

    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 Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,240
    Production Workers, All Other $41,560
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,260
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,150
    Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in East Tennessee is $23.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in East Tennessee is 2.6% 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 East Tennessee?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,420 per year in East Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,560.