Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Merced, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $47,660 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.91
10th percentile $38,240
90th percentile $59,020
Employed locally 40
National median $49,970

Compare Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Merced, CA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators
in
Merced, CA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,240
    25th
    $47,660
    50th (median)
    $47,660
    75th
    $47,660
    90th
    $59,020

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 73% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 27% 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
    Vallejo, CA $61,900
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $61,480
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $60,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,730
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,030
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $58,680

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $38,660
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,730
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $35,070
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,110
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Merced, CA is $22.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Merced, CA is 4.6% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,240 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,660.