Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Lancaster, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lancaster, PA

Median annual salary $52,640 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.31
10th percentile $40,240
90th percentile $65,630
Employed locally 560
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,240
    25th
    $46,550
    50th (median)
    $52,640
    75th
    $60,500
    90th
    $65,630

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 63% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 37% 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
    Reading, PA $61,690
    Pittsburgh, PA $59,940
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $59,070
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $55,700
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $55,610
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $55,220

    Related occupations in Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,830
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,270
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,650
    Food Batchmakers $40,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Lancaster, PA is $25.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Lancaster, PA is 5.3% above 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $40,240 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,550.