Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Southwest Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $46,780 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.49
10th percentile $35,910
90th percentile $58,500
Employed locally 30
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,910
    25th
    $46,000
    50th (median)
    $46,780
    75th
    $58,500
    90th
    $58,500

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Production Workers, All Other $28,240
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $53,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,560
    Machinists $56,840
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,850
    Food Processing Workers, All Other $28,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Southwest Louisiana is $22.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Southwest Louisiana is 6.4% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,910 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,000.