Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Southeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,140 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.63
10th percentile $41,030
90th percentile $60,490
Employed locally 900
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,030
    25th
    $41,950
    50th (median)
    $49,140
    75th
    $55,860
    90th
    $60,490

    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 Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,350
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,420
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $48,550
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,910
    Production Workers, All Other $47,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Southeast Iowa is $23.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Southeast Iowa is 1.7% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $41,030 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,950.