Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $55,130 +10.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.51
10th percentile $38,950
90th percentile $77,320
Employed locally 90
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,950
    25th
    $44,920
    50th (median)
    $55,130
    75th
    $62,120
    90th
    $77,320

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 59% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 41% 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 Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,280
    Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $58,100
    Bakers $38,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,630
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,840
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in San Luis Obispo, CA is $26.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 10.3% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,950 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,920.