Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,030 +12.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.94
10th percentile $42,910
90th percentile $65,010
Employed locally 950
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,910
    25th
    $47,980
    50th (median)
    $56,030
    75th
    $65,010
    90th
    $65,010

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,680
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,740
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,820
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,250
    Food Batchmakers $49,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Northeast Iowa is $26.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Northeast Iowa is 12.1% 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $42,910 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,980.