Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Morristown, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Morristown, TN

Median annual salary $44,780 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.53
10th percentile $29,910
90th percentile $57,670
Employed locally 40
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,910
    25th
    $43,290
    50th (median)
    $44,780
    75th
    $45,400
    90th
    $57,670

    Morristown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,130 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 77% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 23% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $56,170
    Cleveland, TN $49,930
    Jackson, TN $48,820
    Clarksville, TN-KY $48,660
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $47,800
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $47,240

    Related occupations in Morristown, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$36,550
    Production Workers, All Other$37,230
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$37,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$60,280
    Food Processing Workers, All Other$44,900
    Helpers--Production Workers$32,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Morristown, TN is $21.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Morristown, TN is 10.4% 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 Morristown?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $29,910 per year in Morristown, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,290.