Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $48,270 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.21
10th percentile $39,130
90th percentile $67,930
Employed locally 1,480
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,130
    25th
    $43,000
    50th (median)
    $48,270
    75th
    $60,360
    90th
    $67,930

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 57% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 43% 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
    Tucson, AZ $47,850
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $47,100
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $41,490

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,440
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74,160
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$54,650
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$44,510
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Phoenix, AZ is $23.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Phoenix, AZ is 3.4% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,130 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,000.