Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Kentucky
Also called: CNC Operators
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Kentucky earn a median of $49,180 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,180
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($50,690)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,740
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,900; the top 10% earn over $64,260. Nationally the range is $38,140 to $73,890.
States ranked near Kentucky
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Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators pay in Kentucky
How much do computer numerically controlled tool operators make in Kentucky?
The median is $49,180 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,900 and the top 10% earn over $64,260. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for computer numerically controlled tool operators?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 48 (−3% vs. the national median of $50,690). Living costs are not included.