Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $46,190 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.21
10th percentile $38,560
90th percentile $62,350
Employed locally 50
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,560
    25th
    $40,930
    50th (median)
    $46,190
    75th
    $55,340
    90th
    $62,350

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 67% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 33% 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
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $59,490
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $56,980
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $54,550
    Kansas City, MO-KS $49,650
    Wichita, KS $49,230
    Jackson, TN $48,820

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Printing Press Operators$40,580
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,850
    Prepress Technicians and Workers$48,660
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$46,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Lawrence, KS is $22.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Lawrence, KS is 7.6% 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,560 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,930.