Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $58,680 +17.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.21
10th percentile $39,460
90th percentile $76,770
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,460
    25th
    $48,980
    50th (median)
    $58,680
    75th
    $72,680
    90th
    $76,770

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 54% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 46% 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
    Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $57,010

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,660
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,680
    Bakers$38,330
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50,570
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$48,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Santa Cruz, CA is $28.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 17.4% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,460 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,980.