Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $41,490 -17% vs national
Median hourly $19.95
10th percentile $37,060
90th percentile $58,510
Employed locally 590
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,060
    25th
    $39,340
    50th (median)
    $41,490
    75th
    $48,360
    90th
    $58,510

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 59% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 41% 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
    Midland, TX $61,240
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $59,070
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $58,090
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $57,710
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $55,610

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,030
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,700
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $46,050
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $48,010
    Machinists $52,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Kalamazoo, MI is $19.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 17% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,060 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,340.