Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators pay in Pennsylvania
$56,360avg. a year
$27.10 an hour · 7,840 employed
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Pennsylvania earn an average of $56,360 a year. That is $2,040 (4%) more than the U.S. average of $54,320. The best-paying metro area is Pittsburgh, PA at $59,870.
$54,590Median pay
$27.10Average hourly
+27%Avg. pay since 2020
#13Of 48 states
Top-paying Pennsylvania metro areas
Average pay for computer numerically controlled tool operators by metro area. Swipe to see all 15.
11,650 jobs
Pittsburgh, PA
$59,870
$28.79 an hour
2510 jobs
Lancaster, PA
$58,090
$27.93 an hour
3530 jobs
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
$57,470
$27.63 an hour
41,870 jobs
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
$57,160
$27.48 an hour
5250 jobs
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA
$57,120
$27.46 an hour
6280 jobs
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
$56,300
$27.07 an hour
7260 jobs
Reading, PA
$56,130
$26.99 an hour
8480 jobs
York-Hanover, PA
$54,900
$26.39 an hour
9180 jobs
Chambersburg, PA
$54,490
$26.20 an hour
1050 jobs
Altoona, PA
$53,070
$25.51 an hour
1190 jobs
Lebanon, PA
$52,150
$25.07 an hour
12140 jobs
Williamsport, PA
$50,640
$24.34 an hour
13310 jobs
Erie, PA
$50,430
$24.24 an hour
1440 jobs
Gettysburg, PA
$50,200
$24.13 an hour
1550 jobs
State College, PA
$46,680
$22.44 an hour
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Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators pay in Pennsylvania, charted
Pay over time
Pennsylvania, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Pennsylvania computer numerically controlled tool operators work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Pennsylvania vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $54,320 | $26.11 |
| Pennsylvania | $56,360 | $27.10 |
| New York | $55,470 | $26.67 |
| New Jersey | $55,070 | $26.47 |
| Delaware | $53,250 | $25.60 |
| Ohio | $52,420 | $25.20 |
| West Virginia | $50,320 | $24.19 |
Related jobs in Pennsylvania
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$52,040
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$45,360
- Production Workers, All Other$45,780
- Helpers--Production Workers$42,560
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52,400
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$58,170
Average pay, Pennsylvania, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do computer numerically controlled tool operators make in Pennsylvania?
The average is $56,360 a year, and the median is $54,590. That is $2,040 (4%) more than the U.S. average of $54,320.
What is the hourly wage in Pennsylvania?
$27.10 an hour on average; the median is $26.25.
Where in Pennsylvania do they earn the most?
Pittsburgh, PA ($59,870), followed by Lancaster, PA ($58,090). The lowest average among 15 metro areas with data is State College, PA ($46,680).
How does Pennsylvania rank?
Pennsylvania ranks #13 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.