Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $55,700 +11.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.78
10th percentile $39,070
90th percentile $83,730
Employed locally 430
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,070
    25th
    $46,510
    50th (median)
    $55,700
    75th
    $63,000
    90th
    $83,730

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 70% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 30% 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
    Reading, PA $61,690
    Pittsburgh, PA $59,940
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $59,070
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $55,610
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $55,220
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $55,130

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,910
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,360
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,060
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $38,070
    Food Batchmakers $45,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Harrisburg, PA is $26.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Harrisburg, PA is 11.5% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,070 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,510.