Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Houma, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA

Median annual salary $52,460 +5% vs national
Median hourly $25.22
10th percentile $38,710
90th percentile $61,000
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,710
    25th
    $47,960
    50th (median)
    $52,460
    75th
    $60,990
    90th
    $61,000

    Houma economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,269 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 82% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 18% 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
    Vineland, NJ $61,360
    Midland, TX $61,240
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,730
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $59,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,030
    Eau Claire, WI $58,980

    Related occupations in Houma, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$55,580
    Machinists$54,890
    Production Workers, All Other$38,570
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$53,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,940
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$48,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Houma, LA is $25.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Houma, LA is 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 Houma?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,710 per year in Houma, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,960.