Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $46,050 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.14
10th percentile $29,840
90th percentile $58,470
Employed locally 140
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,840
    25th
    $36,360
    50th (median)
    $46,050
    75th
    $47,140
    90th
    $58,470

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 72% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 28% 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
    Midland, TX $61,240
    Odessa, TX $55,640
    College Station-Bryan, TX $51,740
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $50,200
    Corpus Christi, TX $48,180
    Victoria, TX $48,120

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$62,710
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$45,960
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$38,080
    Helpers--Production Workers$33,120
    Food Batchmakers$34,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Waco, TX is $22.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Waco, TX is 7.8% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $29,840 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,360.