Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $48,420 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.28
10th percentile $45,270
90th percentile $63,880
Employed locally 600
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,270
    25th
    $48,420
    50th (median)
    $48,420
    75th
    $60,120
    90th
    $63,880

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 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
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $61,730
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $60,320
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $58,900
    Visalia, CA $56,630
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $55,680
    Pennsylvania $55,610

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $48,120
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,220
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,420
    Production Workers, All Other $48,700
    Helpers--Production Workers $48,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Waterloo, IA is $23.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Waterloo, IA is 3.1% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $45,270 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,420.