Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $59,940 +20% vs national
Median hourly $28.82
10th percentile $42,390
90th percentile $82,680
Employed locally 2,430
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,390
    25th
    $47,080
    50th (median)
    $59,940
    75th
    $79,430
    90th
    $82,680

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 81% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 19% 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
    Reading, PA $61,690
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $59,070
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $55,700
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $55,610
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $55,220
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $55,130

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,890
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,220
    Machinists $50,050
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Pittsburgh, PA is $28.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 20% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $42,390 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,080.