Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,610 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.93
10th percentile $38,730
90th percentile $61,970
Employed locally 200
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,730
    25th
    $41,640
    50th (median)
    $45,610
    75th
    $53,500
    90th
    $61,970

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,880
    Food Batchmakers $38,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,580
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,420
    Machinists $46,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Northwest Illinois is $21.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Northwest Illinois is 8.7% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,730 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,640.