Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $54,620 +9.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.26
10th percentile $43,440
90th percentile $64,400
Employed locally 330
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,440
    25th
    $47,770
    50th (median)
    $54,620
    75th
    $60,250
    90th
    $64,400

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 62% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 38% 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
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $70,380
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $61,730
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $59,270
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $59,200
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $58,900
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $58,880

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,520
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,450
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $64,330
    Machinists $63,150
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $53,020
    Bakers $38,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Portland, ME is $26.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Portland, ME is 9.3% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $43,440 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,770.