Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $53,170 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.56
10th percentile $43,520
90th percentile $68,260
Employed locally 250
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,520
    25th
    $48,290
    50th (median)
    $53,170
    75th
    $60,480
    90th
    $68,260

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 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
    Wilmington, NC $82,920
    Lewiston, ID-WA $62,000
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $59,530
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $59,070
    Eau Claire, WI $58,980
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $58,880

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,510
    Food Batchmakers $46,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,370
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $53,400
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,670
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Wausau, WI is $25.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Wausau, WI is 6.4% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $43,520 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,290.