Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in South Central Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $41,850 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.12
10th percentile $35,470
90th percentile $58,430
Employed locally 100
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,470
    25th
    $36,450
    50th (median)
    $41,850
    75th
    $52,370
    90th
    $58,430

    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

    Related occupations in South Central Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $58,510
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,390
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,400
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,650
    Engine and Other Machine Assemblers $38,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators make per hour in South Central Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in South Central Kentucky is $20.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.45 or more per hour.

    Is South Central Kentucky above or below average for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salaries?

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in South Central Kentucky is 16.2% below 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 South Central Kentucky?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,470 per year in South Central Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,450.