Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Kankakee, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kankakee, IL

Median annual salary $44,480 -11% vs national
Median hourly $21.39
10th percentile $33,050
90th percentile $62,480
Employed locally 40
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,050
    25th
    $35,190
    50th (median)
    $44,480
    75th
    $59,350
    90th
    $62,480

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 65% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 35% 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
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $61,830
    Mobile, AL $58,790
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $58,680
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $57,710

    Related occupations in Kankakee, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$46,160
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,410
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,350
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,160
    Production Workers, All Other$46,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Kankakee, IL is $21.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Kankakee, IL is 11% 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 Kankakee?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $33,050 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,190.