Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Joplin, MO-KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Joplin, MO-KS

Median annual salary $47,690 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.93
10th percentile $37,420
90th percentile $58,340
Employed locally 100
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,420
    25th
    $40,070
    50th (median)
    $47,690
    75th
    $49,830
    90th
    $58,340

    Joplin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,146 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 79% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 21% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,730
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $59,490
    Mobile, AL $58,790
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $53,760
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $53,610
    Vermont $52,820

    Related occupations in Joplin, MO-KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,670
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $53,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,180
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,430
    Helpers--Production Workers $40,020
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Joplin, MO-KS is $22.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Joplin, MO-KS is 4.6% 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 Joplin?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,420 per year in Joplin, MO-KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,070.