Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Northwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $49,280 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.69
10th percentile $41,550
90th percentile $72,370
Employed locally 540
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,550
    25th
    $41,610
    50th (median)
    $49,280
    75th
    $58,960
    90th
    $72,370

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,970
    Machinists $50,250
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,220
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $52,200
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Northwest Minnesota is $23.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Northwest Minnesota is 1.4% 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 Northwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $41,550 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,610.