Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $42,070 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.23
10th percentile $35,190
90th percentile $55,990
Employed locally 920
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,190
    25th
    $38,460
    50th (median)
    $42,070
    75th
    $47,630
    90th
    $55,990

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 59% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 41% 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
    Port St. Lucie, FL $52,810
    Gainesville, FL $52,060
    Florence, SC $49,260
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $47,690
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $46,260
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $46,230

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,510
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,710
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,660
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $36,960
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Tampa, FL is $20.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Tampa, FL is 15.8% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,190 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,460.