Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators

Operate computer-controlled tools, machines, or robots to machine or process parts, tools, or other work pieces made of metal, plastic, wood, stone, or other materials. May also set up and maintain equipment.

Salary by State

State Name	Employment	Annual Salary	Hourly Salary
Alabama	2,610	$41,460	$19.93
Arizona	1,730	$45,090	$21.68
Arkansas	1,310	$42,140	$20.26
California	13,820	$48,770	$23.45
Colorado	1,210	$45,590	$21.92
Connecticut	2,060	$52,180	$25.09
Delaware	100	$41,490	$19.95
Florida	3,590	$40,540	$19.49
Georgia	1,120	$41,390	$19.90
Idaho	410	$41,970	$20.18
Illinois	8,560	$44,820	$21.55
Indiana	5,230	$43,180	$20.76
Iowa	4,800	$42,260	$20.32
Kansas	2,080	$45,400	$21.83
Kentucky	1,450	$47,740	$22.95
Louisiana	170	$41,650	$20.02
Maine	960	$47,440	$22.81
Maryland	1,760	$49,250	$23.68
Massachusetts	2,740	$53,250	$25.60
Michigan	10,260	$44,340	$21.32
Minnesota	5,680	$50,170	$24.12
Mississippi	1,400	$41,900	$20.14
Missouri	4,190	$44,450	$21.37
Montana	310	$47,820	$22.99
Nebraska	690	$42,710	$20.53
Nevada	340	$47,660	$22.92
New Hampshire	2,540	$48,290	$23.22
New Jersey	1,870	$50,750	$24.40
New Mexico	30	$46,340	$22.28
New York	4,570	$44,870	$21.57
North Carolina	4,160	$45,070	$21.67
North Dakota	240	$46,010	$22.12
Ohio	10,710	$43,530	$20.93
Oklahoma	3,800	$39,820	$19.15
Oregon	2,190	$46,230	$22.23
Pennsylvania	11,380	$47,510	$22.84
Rhode Island	500	$50,930	$24.49
South Carolina	1,830	$46,570	$22.39
South Dakota	760	$43,380	$20.86
Tennessee	2,160	$44,340	$21.32
Texas	9,440	$46,590	$22.40
Utah	2,500	$42,540	$20.45
Vermont	1,290	$50,130	$24.10
Virginia	1,820	$44,600	$21.44
Washington	1,410	$62,100	$29.86
West Virginia	430	$42,460	$20.41
Wisconsin	15,520	$50,010	$24.04
Wyoming	80	$43,780	$21.05

Education

The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to fabricate and modify metal parts in support of other manufacturing, repair or design activities, or as an independent business.

Central Alabama Community College

Alexander City, AL

Certificate

Northwest-Shoals Community College

Muscle Shoals, AL

Certificate

Eastern Arizona College

Thatcher, AZ

Certificate Associate Degree

Pima Community College

Tucson, AZ

Certificate

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to operate computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools, such as lathes, mills, precision measuring tools, and related attachments and accessories, to perform machining functions, such as cutting, drilling, shaping, and finishing products and component parts. Includes instruction in CNC terminology, setup, programming, operations, and troubleshooting; blueprint reading; machining; lathe and mill operations; technical mathematics; computer literacy; CAD/CAM systems; shop and safety practices; equipment capabilities; and regulations and laws.