Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $49,270 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.69
10th percentile $38,500
90th percentile $65,190
Employed locally 1,130
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,500
    25th
    $41,030
    50th (median)
    $49,270
    75th
    $58,750
    90th
    $65,190

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 66% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 34% 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
    Albany, OR $62,150
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,030
    Glens Falls, NY $58,260
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $58,070
    Kingston, NY $55,350
    Binghamton, NY $54,070

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,620
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,020
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $39,150
    Machinists $53,860
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Rochester, NY is $23.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Rochester, NY is 1.4% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,500 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,030.