Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $58,070 +16.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.92
10th percentile $37,500
90th percentile $78,410
Employed locally 2,840
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,500
    25th
    $48,180
    50th (median)
    $58,070
    75th
    $64,600
    90th
    $78,410

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 60% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 40% 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
    Albany, OR $62,150
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,030
    Glens Falls, NY $58,260
    Kingston, NY $55,350
    Binghamton, NY $54,070
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $51,090

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,560
    Bakers $39,200
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,620
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,810
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $34,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in New York, NY-NJ is $27.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in New York, NY-NJ is 16.2% 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 York?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,500 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,180.