Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Lubbock, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $43,930 -12.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.12
10th percentile $33,590
90th percentile $62,490
Employed locally 120
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,590
    25th
    $38,230
    50th (median)
    $43,930
    75th
    $53,830
    90th
    $62,490

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 71% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 29% 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
    Midland, TX $61,240
    Odessa, TX $55,640
    College Station-Bryan, TX $51,740
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $50,200
    Corpus Christi, TX $48,180
    Victoria, TX $48,120

    Related occupations in Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $33,980
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,450
    Bakers $34,770
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $40,930
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $28,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Lubbock, TX is $21.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Lubbock, TX is 12.1% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $33,590 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,230.