Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Southeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $47,500 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.84
10th percentile $43,310
90th percentile $60,650
Employed locally 280
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,310
    25th
    $45,310
    50th (median)
    $47,500
    75th
    $57,400
    90th
    $60,650

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,550
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $40,750
    Food Batchmakers $34,720
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $52,140
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Southeast Minnesota is $22.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Southeast Minnesota is 4.9% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $43,310 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,310.