Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary Trend (2011–2024)

Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Median Salary in 2024
$49,970
21.3% since 2019

Median Salary Over Time

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators — Median Annual Salary
$40K$43K$46K$48K$51K201920202021202220232024$41K$50K

Employment Over Time

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators — Total Employment
145K157K168K180K192K201920202021202220232024152K177K

Key Insights

📈Salaries grew 21.3% since 2019 ($41,200$49,970)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $49,970
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.6% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +5%

Year-by-Year Salary Data

YearMedian SalaryYoY Change
2024$49,970+2.9%
2023$48,550+3.8%
2022$46,760+0.3%
2021$46,640+10.4%
2020$42,260+2.6%
2019$41,200
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.