Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $49,230 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.67
10th percentile $36,730
90th percentile $62,850
Employed locally 810
National median $49,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,730
    25th
    $39,020
    50th (median)
    $49,230
    75th
    $58,510
    90th
    $62,850

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary vs area income 71% Median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary is 29% 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
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $59,490
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $56,980
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $54,550
    Kansas City, MO-KS $49,650
    Jackson, TN $48,820
    Clarksville, TN-KY $48,660

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers $57,970
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $67,880
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,550
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,790
    Machinists $47,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Wichita, KS is $23.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Wichita, KS is 1.5% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,730 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,020.