Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Southwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $46,550 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.38
10th percentile $34,600
90th percentile $57,790
Employed locally 150
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,600
    25th
    $40,340
    50th (median)
    $46,550
    75th
    $51,800
    90th
    $57,790

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,580
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,470
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,860
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,890
    Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $36,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Southwest Virginia is $22.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Southwest Virginia is 6.8% 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,600 per year in Southwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,340.