Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $47,300 This is the median salary for this occupation. Computer operators use machines or robots to process parts, tools and other materials. General Information 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. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 47 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 47 openings per year are projected for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator. +11.7% Employment Change Employment for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 11.7% between 2025 and 2030. $22.76 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $22.76/hour. Entry level workers are paid $14.50, while experienced workers are paid $27.87. The median wage is comparable to the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 396 Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 442. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator are Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing, Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, and Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator include Mathematics, Production and Processing, and Mechanical. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator is HS diploma or less. 23% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
