Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $59,730 +19.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.72
10th percentile $41,910
90th percentile $85,970
Employed locally 1,310
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,910
    25th
    $48,160
    50th (median)
    $59,730
    75th
    $75,440
    90th
    $85,970

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 45% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 55% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,030
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $58,680
    Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $57,010

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$52,330
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$58,950
    Bakers$45,620
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$54,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$83,130
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$47,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in San Francisco, CA is $28.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in San Francisco, CA is 19.5% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $41,910 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,160.