Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in South Central Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $48,510 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.32
10th percentile $38,980
90th percentile $62,930
Employed locally 100
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,980
    25th
    $45,110
    50th (median)
    $48,510
    75th
    $58,000
    90th
    $62,930

    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 Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,920
    Production Workers, All Other $41,710
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,140
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $44,220
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $55,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in South Central Tennessee is $23.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in South Central Tennessee is 2.9% 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 Tennessee?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,980 per year in South Central Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,110.