Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Western North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,010 +14.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.41
10th percentile $40,040
90th percentile $63,090
Employed locally 480
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,040
    25th
    $46,070
    50th (median)
    $57,010
    75th
    $63,090
    90th
    $63,090

    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

    Related occupations in Western North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,600
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,940
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,640
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,800
    Machinists $54,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators make per hour in Western North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Western North Carolina is $27.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.32 or more per hour.

    Is Western North Carolina above or below average for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salaries?

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Western North Carolina is 14.1% 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 Western North Carolina?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $40,040 per year in Western North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,070.