Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Southwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,200 +18.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.46
10th percentile $44,890
90th percentile $78,670
Employed locally 50
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,890
    25th
    $47,170
    50th (median)
    $59,200
    75th
    $64,910
    90th
    $78,670

    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 Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,180
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,460
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $60,170
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $58,360
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $35,120
    Bakers $37,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Southwest Colorado is $28.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Southwest Colorado is 18.5% 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $44,890 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,170.