Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Missoula, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Missoula, MT

Median annual salary $45,300 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.78
10th percentile $37,140
90th percentile $58,170
Employed locally 40
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,140
    25th
    $38,720
    50th (median)
    $45,300
    75th
    $50,390
    90th
    $58,170

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 64% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 36% 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
    Binghamton, NY $54,070
    Billings, MT $50,250
    Bozeman, MT $45,830

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $58,750
    Bakers $35,690
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $38,420
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,510
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $42,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Missoula, MT is $21.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Missoula, MT is 9.3% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,140 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,720.