Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $51,330 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.68
10th percentile $43,100
90th percentile $75,640
Employed locally 2,170
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,100
    25th
    $47,630
    50th (median)
    $51,330
    75th
    $64,430
    90th
    $75,640

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 54% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 46% 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
    Albany, OR $62,150
    Worcester, MA $61,970
    North Dakota $61,610
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $59,200
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $58,880

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Semiconductor Processing Technicians$61,410
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73,960
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$57,050
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$60,940
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43,900

    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, OR-WA is $24.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.04 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, OR-WA is 2.7% 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 $43,100 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,630.