Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Stockton, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Stockton-Lodi, CA

Median annual salary $54,400 +8.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.15
10th percentile $36,940
90th percentile $76,340
Employed locally 230
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,940
    25th
    $44,610
    50th (median)
    $54,400
    75th
    $61,710
    90th
    $76,340

    Stockton economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,531 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 61% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 39% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $61,900
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $61,480
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $60,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,730
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,030
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $58,680

    Related occupations in Stockton, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,370
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,740
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,580
    Production Workers, All Other $38,120
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Stockton, CA is $26.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Stockton, CA is 8.9% 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 Stockton?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,940 per year in Stockton, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,610.