Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $59,030 +18.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.38
10th percentile $45,360
90th percentile $83,270
Employed locally 1,560
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,360
    25th
    $48,300
    50th (median)
    $59,030
    75th
    $74,190
    90th
    $83,270

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 37% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 63% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $58,680
    Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $57,010

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$48,430
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$51,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$58,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$88,990
    Production Workers, All Other$47,670
    Machinists$62,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in San Jose, CA is $28.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in San Jose, CA is 18.1% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $45,360 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,300.