Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Southwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $51,470 +3% vs national
Median hourly $24.75
10th percentile $39,820
90th percentile $61,110
Employed locally 290
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,820
    25th
    $48,040
    50th (median)
    $51,470
    75th
    $61,100
    90th
    $61,110

    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 Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,260
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,230
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $43,810
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,050
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $45,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Southwest Iowa is $24.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Southwest Iowa is 3% 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 Iowa?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,820 per year in Southwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,040.