Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $47,850 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.01
10th percentile $41,150
90th percentile $65,440
Employed locally 170
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,150
    25th
    $46,550
    50th (median)
    $47,850
    75th
    $58,590
    90th
    $65,440

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 70% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 30% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $48,270
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $47,100
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $41,490

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,890
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$57,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$64,930
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,410
    Machinists$58,380
    Bakers$36,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Tucson, AZ is $23.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Tucson, AZ is 4.2% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $41,150 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,550.