Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators pay in Indiana
$51,800avg. a year
$24.90 an hour · 9,690 employed
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Indiana earn an average of $51,800 a year. That is $2,520 (5%) less than the U.S. average of $54,320. The best-paying metro area is Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN at $59,310.
$48,590Median pay
$24.90Average hourly
+18%Avg. pay since 2020
#31Of 48 states
Top-paying Indiana metro areas
Average pay for computer numerically controlled tool operators by metro area. Swipe to see all 15.
1180 jobs
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN
$59,310
$28.51 an hour
22,970 jobs
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
$55,730
$26.79 an hour
35,480 jobs
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
$52,900
$25.44 an hour
4620 jobs
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
$52,430
$25.21 an hour
5140 jobs
Michigan City-La Porte, IN
$50,400
$24.23 an hour
6610 jobs
Columbus, IN
$49,430
$23.77 an hour
7960 jobs
Fort Wayne, IN
$49,400
$23.75 an hour
8290 jobs
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI
$49,040
$23.58 an hour
91,670 jobs
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN
$48,900
$23.51 an hour
1040 jobs
Kokomo, IN
$48,550
$23.34 an hour
11830 jobs
Elkhart-Goshen, IN
$47,200
$22.69 an hour
12200 jobs
Muncie, IN
$46,990
$22.59 an hour
13140 jobs
Evansville, IN
$46,580
$22.40 an hour
14230 jobs
Terre Haute, IN
$46,000
$22.12 an hour
1580 jobs
Bloomington, IN
$45,860
$22.05 an hour
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Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators pay in Indiana, charted
Pay over time
Indiana, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Indiana computer numerically controlled tool operators work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Indiana vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $54,320 | $26.11 |
| Indiana | $51,800 | $24.90 |
| Ohio | $52,420 | $25.20 |
| Illinois | $51,990 | $24.99 |
| Kentucky | $51,230 | $24.63 |
| Michigan | $49,520 | $23.81 |
Related jobs in Indiana
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50,850
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,560
- Production Workers, All Other$51,080
- Helpers--Production Workers$41,730
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51,210
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$56,010
Average pay, Indiana, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do computer numerically controlled tool operators make in Indiana?
The average is $51,800 a year, and the median is $48,590. That is $2,520 (5%) less than the U.S. average of $54,320.
What is the hourly wage in Indiana?
$24.90 an hour on average; the median is $23.36.
Where in Indiana do they earn the most?
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN ($59,310), followed by Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN ($55,730). The lowest average among 15 metro areas with data is Bloomington, IN ($45,860).
How does Indiana rank?
Indiana ranks #31 of 48 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 51-9161. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national computer numerically controlled tool operators page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.