Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Waterbury, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterbury-Shelton, CT

Median annual salary $48,000 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.08
10th percentile $34,590
90th percentile $76,670
Employed locally 440
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,590
    25th
    $38,710
    50th (median)
    $48,000
    75th
    $61,740
    90th
    $76,670

    Waterbury economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,365 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 56% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 44% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $57,610
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $55,470
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $54,900
    Connecticut $53,760
    New Haven, CT $52,000
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $51,090

    Related occupations in Waterbury, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $77,540
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,890
    Machinists $53,180
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $42,330
    Tool and Die Makers $73,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Waterbury, CT is $23.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Waterbury, CT is 3.9% 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 Waterbury?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,590 per year in Waterbury, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,710.