Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $53,910 +7.9% vs national
Median hourly $25.92
10th percentile $38,220
90th percentile $77,280
Employed locally 1,590
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,220
    25th
    $45,920
    50th (median)
    $53,910
    75th
    $63,750
    90th
    $77,280

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 53% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 47% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $61,480
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $60,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,730
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,030
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $58,680

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,870
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$56,110
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$47,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76,010
    Production Workers, All Other$39,290
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in San Diego, CA is $25.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in San Diego, CA is 7.9% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,220 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,920.