Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Rockford, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rockford, IL

Median annual salary $46,900 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.55
10th percentile $37,340
90th percentile $63,520
Employed locally 1,450
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,340
    25th
    $40,730
    50th (median)
    $46,900
    75th
    $52,120
    90th
    $63,520

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 70% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 30% 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
    Wilmington, NC $82,920
    Asheville, NC $62,660
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $61,830
    Mobile, AL $58,790
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $58,680
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $57,710

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,690
    Machinists $49,930
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,970
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,020
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Rockford, IL is $22.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Rockford, IL is 6.1% 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,340 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,730.