Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $45,760 -8.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.00
10th percentile $35,730
90th percentile $64,350
Employed locally 110
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,730
    25th
    $39,520
    50th (median)
    $45,760
    75th
    $58,790
    90th
    $64,350

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 68% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 32% 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
    Midland, TX $61,240
    Odessa, TX $55,640
    College Station-Bryan, TX $51,740
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $50,200
    Corpus Christi, TX $48,180
    Victoria, TX $48,120

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,210
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $49,540
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,530
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,140
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Killeen, TX is $22.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Killeen, TX is 8.4% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,730 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,520.