Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Odessa, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Odessa, TX

Median annual salary $55,640 +11.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.75
10th percentile $36,430
90th percentile $66,940
Employed locally 160
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,430
    25th
    $41,390
    50th (median)
    $55,640
    75th
    $64,420
    90th
    $66,940

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 78% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 22% 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
    Midland, TX $61,240
    College Station-Bryan, TX $51,740
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $50,200
    Corpus Christi, TX $48,180
    Victoria, TX $48,120
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $47,890

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,450
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $60,840
    Machinists $57,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,650
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,470
    Helpers--Production Workers $38,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Odessa, TX is $26.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Odessa, TX is 11.3% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,430 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,390.