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SOC 51-9161·Production
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators
Median wage
$51,928
10-yr outlook
−14.1%by 2032
Openings / year
413
Workers in NY
5,500
How pay grows with experience
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $41,977 |
| Median (typical) | $51,928 |
| Experienced | $60,863 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Long Island | $59,937 |
| Capital Region | $57,572 |
| New York City | $55,166 |
| Hudson Valley | $52,942 |
| North Country | $52,343 |
| Western New York | $51,217 |
| Southern Tier | $50,626 |
| Finger Lakes | $50,553 |
| Central New York | $49,396 |
| Mohawk Valley | $47,671 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
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