Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators pay in Alabama
$55,760avg. a year
$26.81 an hour · 3,120 employed
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Alabama earn an average of $55,760 a year. That is $1,440 (3%) more than the U.S. average of $54,320. The best-paying metro area is Huntsville, AL at $69,790.
$52,380Median pay
$26.81Average hourly
+38%Avg. pay since 2020
#15Of 48 states
Top-paying Alabama metro areas
Average pay for computer numerically controlled tool operators by metro area. Swipe to see all 12.
1440 jobs
Huntsville, AL
$69,790
$33.56 an hour
2630 jobs
Birmingham, AL
$58,730
$28.24 an hour
3190 jobs
Decatur, AL
$57,870
$27.82 an hour
4180 jobs
Mobile, AL
$57,240
$27.52 an hour
570 jobs
Tuscaloosa, AL
$55,860
$26.85 an hour
6180 jobs
Anniston-Oxford, AL
$55,510
$26.69 an hour
760 jobs
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL
$51,920
$24.96 an hour
870 jobs
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL
$50,850
$24.45 an hour
960 jobs
Columbus, GA-AL
$48,350
$23.25 an hour
1070 jobs
Dothan, AL
$45,060
$21.66 an hour
11230 jobs
Montgomery, AL
$44,870
$21.57 an hour
1260 jobs
Gadsden, AL
$42,920
$20.63 an hour
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Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators pay in Alabama, charted
Pay over time
Alabama, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Alabama computer numerically controlled tool operators work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Alabama vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $54,320 | $26.11 |
| Alabama | $55,760 | $26.81 |
| Tennessee | $52,840 | $25.41 |
| Georgia | $50,990 | $24.51 |
| Florida | $47,560 | $22.86 |
| Mississippi | $44,730 | $21.50 |
Related jobs in Alabama
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$44,280
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,280
- Helpers--Production Workers$36,060
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45,660
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$70,250
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$55,280
Average pay, Alabama, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do computer numerically controlled tool operators make in Alabama?
The average is $55,760 a year, and the median is $52,380. That is $1,440 (3%) more than the U.S. average of $54,320.
What is the hourly wage in Alabama?
$26.81 an hour on average; the median is $25.19.
Where in Alabama do they earn the most?
Huntsville, AL ($69,790), followed by Birmingham, AL ($58,730). The lowest average among 12 metro areas with data is Gadsden, AL ($42,920).
How does Alabama rank?
Alabama ranks #15 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.