Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Jackson, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, TN

Median annual salary $48,820 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.47
10th percentile $43,240
90th percentile $60,620
Employed locally 60
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,240
    25th
    $45,920
    50th (median)
    $48,820
    75th
    $54,990
    90th
    $60,620

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,740 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 83% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 17% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $56,170
    Cleveland, TN $49,930
    Clarksville, TN-KY $48,660
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $47,800
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $47,240
    Knoxville, TN $47,000

    Related occupations in Jackson, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,580
    Production Workers, All Other$37,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$66,010
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$44,350
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$44,300
    Food Batchmakers$40,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Jackson, TN is $23.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Jackson, TN is 2.3% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $43,240 per year in Jackson, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,920.