Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $55,870 +11.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.86
10th percentile $42,300
90th percentile $67,550
Employed locally 60
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,300
    25th
    $48,660
    50th (median)
    $55,870
    75th
    $65,870
    90th
    $67,550

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 90% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 10% 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
    Vineland, NJ $61,360
    Midland, TX $61,240
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,730
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $59,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,030
    Eau Claire, WI $58,980

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76,010
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$105,860
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$60,590
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$60,480
    Production Workers, All Other$44,560
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$78,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in New Orleans, LA is $26.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in New Orleans, LA is 11.8% above 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $42,300 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,660.