Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary by State
Also called: CNC Operators
The national median pay for computer numerically controlled tool operators is $50,690 a year. By state, it ranges from $39,520 in Mississippi to $107,920 in Washington.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $38,140
- 25th percentile
- $44,930
- Median
- $50,690
- 75th percentile
- $61,760
- Top 10%
- $73,890
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 169,450 jobs.
Median pay in 48 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $107,920 | +113% | $54,590 | $116,670 | 2,270 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $61,630 | +22% | $42,810 | $77,920 | 2,500 |
| 3 | North Dakota | $60,250 | +19% | $46,530 | $72,660 | 250 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $59,840 | +18% | $45,410 | $74,310 | 2,740 |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $59,730 | +18% | $46,750 | $80,280 | 1,770 |
| 6 | Maine | $59,660 | +18% | $42,880 | $62,250 | 440 |
| 7 | Vermont | $57,500 | +13% | $44,480 | $81,820 | 1,190 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $57,390 | +13% | $44,010 | $74,630 | 540 |
| 9 | Minnesota | $56,780 | +12% | $43,890 | $76,340 | 4,290 |
| 10 | Oregon | $56,670 | +12% | $42,850 | $76,980 | 2,920 |
| 11 | California | $56,510 | +11% | $39,670 | $76,840 | 21,680 |
| 12 | Colorado | $55,270 | +9% | $44,450 | $77,260 | 1,580 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $54,590 | +8% | $40,410 | $74,420 | 7,840 |
| 14 | Wyoming | $54,170 | +7% | $40,800 | $75,560 | 60 |
| 15 | New Jersey | $54,100 | +7% | $35,430 | $75,230 | 1,770 |
| 16 | Idaho | $53,340 | +5% | $40,340 | $77,560 | 480 |
| 17 | New York | $53,340 | +5% | $39,800 | $72,950 | 5,530 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $52,690 | +4% | $40,800 | $72,290 | 8,330 |
| 19 | Alabama | $52,380 | +3% | $38,320 | $76,360 | 3,120 |
| 20 | Iowa | $52,300 | +3% | $39,450 | $63,040 | 4,750 |
| 21 | Montana | $51,880 | +2% | $39,040 | $68,880 | 240 |
| 22 | South Carolina | $51,800 | +2% | $38,350 | $67,980 | 2,460 |
| 23 | Missouri | $51,000 | +1% | $37,790 | $68,730 | 1,500 |
| 24 | South Dakota | $50,750 | 0% | $39,910 | $64,720 | 1,420 |
| 25 | North Carolina | $50,440 | 0% | $37,410 | $80,770 | 3,680 |
| 26 | Arkansas | $50,280 | −1% | $35,180 | $69,250 | 2,180 |
| 27 | Delaware | $50,010 | −1% | $39,450 | $66,560 | 170 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $49,980 | −1% | $38,000 | $64,620 | 1,980 |
| 29 | Louisiana | $49,800 | −2% | $35,610 | $64,570 | 670 |
| 30 | West Virginia | $49,630 | −2% | $34,450 | $64,550 | 160 |
| 31 | Virginia | $49,590 | −2% | $36,620 | $69,720 | 1,890 |
| 32 | Nebraska | $49,360 | −3% | $37,950 | $63,070 | 830 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $49,180 | −3% | $37,900 | $64,260 | 1,740 |
| 34 | Ohio | $49,160 | −3% | $37,170 | $70,630 | 21,250 |
| 35 | Arizona | $48,950 | −3% | $40,400 | $65,780 | 1,800 |
| 36 | Indiana | $48,590 | −4% | $38,550 | $71,170 | 9,690 |
| 37 | Texas | $48,480 | −4% | $34,940 | $69,760 | 13,190 |
| 38 | Illinois | $48,420 | −4% | $38,990 | $68,950 | 8,170 |
| 39 | Kansas | $48,400 | −5% | $39,660 | $70,240 | 2,540 |
| 40 | Oklahoma | $47,760 | −6% | $34,490 | $62,190 | 1,490 |
| 41 | Georgia | $47,630 | −6% | $36,490 | $72,610 | 2,200 |
| 42 | Michigan | $47,250 | −7% | $36,190 | $62,800 | 7,330 |
| 43 | Maryland | $46,870 | −8% | $32,060 | $74,010 | 1,800 |
| 44 | Nevada | $46,670 | −8% | $36,500 | $68,270 | 400 |
| 45 | Florida | $46,170 | −9% | $36,430 | $61,860 | 4,040 |
| 46 | Utah | $45,140 | −11% | $36,300 | $61,180 | 1,170 |
| 47 | New Mexico | $44,970 | −11% | $32,560 | $61,670 | 70 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $39,520 | −22% | $33,280 | $60,080 | 1,290 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary questions
Which state pays computer numerically controlled tool operators the most?
Washington, with a median of $107,920 a year (+113% vs. the national median of $50,690). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays computer numerically controlled tool operators the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $39,520 a year (−22% vs. national).
Where do most computer numerically controlled tool operators work?
California has the most jobs, about 21,680, with a median of $56,510.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.