Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary
in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
- Middle 50%
- $41,600–$60,610
- vs U.S. median
- -1%
- Metro rank
- #90 of 174
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro earn a median of $50,280 a year, based on BLS estimates for 5,200 jobs (May 2025). That is 1% below the U.S. median of $50,690 and 4% above the TX statewide median of $48,480. It ranks #90 of 174 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE5,200 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators pay in other TX metros
7 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $52,360 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $49,450 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $49,080 |
| Longview, TX | $48,680 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $47,990 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $46,550 |
| North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $44,490 |
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Questions
What is the average Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Houston?
The BLS median is $50,280 a year (May 2025). Half of the 5,200 jobs pay between $41,600 and $60,610. The 10th percentile is $34,850 and the 90th is $71,650.
Is Houston a high-paying metro for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators?
That is 1% below the U.S. median of $50,690 and 4% above the TX statewide median of $48,480. It ranks #90 of 174 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators make an hour in Houston?
About $24.17 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $50,280 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $20.00–$29.14 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.