Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $52,150 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.07
10th percentile $40,520
90th percentile $72,130
Employed locally 100
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,520
    25th
    $40,530
    50th (median)
    $52,150
    75th
    $59,460
    90th
    $72,130

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 74% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 26% 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
    Bowling Green, KY $57,830
    Sandusky, OH $50,300
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $49,840
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $49,780
    Clarksville, TN-KY $48,660
    Kentucky $47,730

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $51,950
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,040
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,580
    Production Workers, All Other $37,160
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Lexington, KY is $25.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Lexington, KY is 4.4% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $40,520 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,530.