Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $55,670 +11.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.77
10th percentile $36,760
90th percentile $74,160
Employed locally 70
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,760
    25th
    $43,310
    50th (median)
    $55,670
    75th
    $70,780
    90th
    $74,160

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 93% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 7% 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
    Albany, OR $62,150
    Vallejo, CA $61,900
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $61,730
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $59,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,030
    Mobile, AL $58,790

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $53,050
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $36,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,830
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,190
    Helpers--Production Workers $34,850
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $38,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Tuscaloosa, AL is $26.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 11.4% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,760 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,310.