Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $46,090 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.16
10th percentile $34,030
90th percentile $56,900
Employed locally 30
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,030
    25th
    $38,860
    50th (median)
    $46,090
    75th
    $56,900
    90th
    $56,900

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 78% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 22% 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $55,000
    Jackson, MS $48,400
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $47,800
    Williamsport, PA $46,500

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$63,280
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$36,300
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$37,700
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$39,840
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$47,950
    Bakers$26,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Hattiesburg, MS is $22.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 7.8% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,030 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,860.