Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $104,120 +108.4% vs national
Median hourly $50.06
10th percentile $55,770
90th percentile $109,020
Employed locally 1,600
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,770
    25th
    $77,480
    50th (median)
    $104,120
    75th
    $109,020
    90th
    $109,020

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 92% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 8% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington $104,120
    Wilmington, NC $82,920
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $70,380
    Columbus, IN $64,700
    Asheville, NC $62,660
    Albany, OR $62,150

    Nearby metros — Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington $104,120
    Lewiston, ID-WA $62,000
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $58,680
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $58,070
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $57,710
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $56,310

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $48,320
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $62,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $77,680
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $53,090
    Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers $94,910
    Machinists $73,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Seattle, WA is $50.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Seattle, WA is 108.4% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $55,770 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,480.