Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $50,650 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.35
10th percentile $38,850
90th percentile $66,300
Employed locally 180
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,850
    25th
    $47,230
    50th (median)
    $50,650
    75th
    $57,090
    90th
    $66,300

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 60% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 40% 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
    Vallejo, CA $61,900
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $61,730
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,030
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $58,900
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $57,170
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $55,680

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,480
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,630
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,180
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $56,670
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Richmond, VA is $24.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Richmond, VA is 1.4% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,850 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,230.