Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Southwest Missouri

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

Median annual salary $37,620 -24.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.09
10th percentile $37,600
90th percentile $48,330
Employed locally 40
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,600
    25th
    $37,600
    50th (median)
    $37,620
    75th
    $45,180
    90th
    $48,330

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,320
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $39,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,840
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,010
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,840
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Southwest Missouri is $18.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Southwest Missouri is 24.7% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,600 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,600.