Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Lincoln, NE

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lincoln, NE

Median annual salary $47,810 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.99
10th percentile $37,420
90th percentile $59,460
Employed locally 110
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,420
    25th
    $41,600
    50th (median)
    $47,810
    75th
    $57,850
    90th
    $59,460

    Lincoln economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,095 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 65% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 35% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $61,480
    Vineland, NJ $61,360
    Maine $59,270
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $59,270
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $59,070
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $58,070

    Related occupations in Lincoln, NE

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,520
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $43,770
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $53,450
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $37,200
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Lincoln, NE is $22.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Lincoln, NE is 4.3% 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 Lincoln?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,420 per year in Lincoln, NE. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,600.