Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $42,700 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.53
10th percentile $31,970
90th percentile $59,110
Employed locally 60
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,970
    25th
    $37,930
    50th (median)
    $42,700
    75th
    $52,950
    90th
    $59,110

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 63% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 37% 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 Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$66,780
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$54,320
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,930
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$42,040
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$39,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Roanoke, VA is $20.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Roanoke, VA is 14.5% below 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,970 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,930.