Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Reading, PA

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

Median annual salary $61,690 +23.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.66
10th percentile $43,540
90th percentile $84,300
Employed locally 540
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,540
    25th
    $48,580
    50th (median)
    $61,690
    75th
    $84,300
    90th
    $84,300

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 79% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 21% 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
    Pittsburgh, PA $59,940
    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 Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,670
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,460
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,520
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,230
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $52,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Reading, PA is $29.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Reading, PA is 23.5% 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $43,540 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,580.