Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $59,910 +19.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.80
10th percentile $36,490
90th percentile $70,290
Employed locally 50
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,490
    25th
    $47,370
    50th (median)
    $59,910
    75th
    $66,490
    90th
    $70,290

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 62% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 38% 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
    Vineland, NJ $61,360
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $58,070
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $55,610
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $50,730

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,630
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $77,160
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,420
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $54,400
    Bakers $36,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Trenton, NJ is $28.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Trenton, NJ is 19.9% 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,490 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,370.