Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Lafayette, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette, LA

Median annual salary $48,640 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.38
10th percentile $38,600
90th percentile $63,350
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,600
    25th
    $47,840
    50th (median)
    $48,640
    75th
    $60,840
    90th
    $63,350

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,910 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 80% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 20% 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
    Vineland, NJ $61,360
    Midland, TX $61,240
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,730
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $59,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,030
    Eau Claire, WI $58,980

    Related occupations in Lafayette, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $35,940
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,080
    Production Workers, All Other $35,900
    Machinists $51,750
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $51,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Lafayette, LA is $23.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Lafayette, LA is 2.7% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,600 per year in Lafayette, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,840.