Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $49,460 -1% vs national
Median hourly $23.78
10th percentile $30,990
90th percentile $64,840
Employed locally 200
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,990
    25th
    $43,640
    50th (median)
    $49,460
    75th
    $58,940
    90th
    $64,840

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,220
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $43,760
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $58,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,890
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,040
    Machinists $50,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Southwest Minnesota is $23.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Southwest Minnesota is 1% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,990 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,640.