Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $60,320 +20.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.00
10th percentile $41,000
90th percentile $78,730
Employed locally 180
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,000
    25th
    $47,390
    50th (median)
    $60,320
    75th
    $66,310
    90th
    $78,730

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 63% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 37% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,730
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,030
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $58,680
    Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $57,010

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,190
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,860
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,150
    Bakers $38,930
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $49,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Santa Maria, CA is $29.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Santa Maria, CA is 20.7% 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 Maria?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $41,000 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,390.