Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $44,510 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.40
10th percentile $32,140
90th percentile $61,570
Employed locally 150
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,140
    25th
    $36,720
    50th (median)
    $44,510
    75th
    $60,480
    90th
    $61,570

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 74% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 26% 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
    Wilmington, NC $82,920
    Asheville, NC $62,660
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $59,910
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,730
    Winston-Salem, NC $57,310
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $57,170

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,670
    Upholsterers $59,400
    Sewing Machine Operators $46,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,280
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $41,340
    Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $52,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Hickory, NC is $21.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Hickory, NC is 10.9% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $32,140 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,720.