Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators pay in Illinois
$51,990avg. a year
$24.99 an hour · 8,170 employed
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Illinois earn an average of $51,990 a year. That is $2,330 (4%) less than the U.S. average of $54,320. The best-paying metro area is St. Louis, MO-IL at $54,790.
$48,420Median pay
$24.99Average hourly
+24%Avg. pay since 2020
#30Of 48 states
Top-paying Illinois metro areas
Average pay for computer numerically controlled tool operators by metro area. Swipe to see all 9.
11,000 jobs
St. Louis, MO-IL
$54,790
$26.34 an hour
250 jobs
Bloomington, IL
$53,160
$25.56 an hour
330 jobs
Decatur, IL
$53,110
$25.54 an hour
45,480 jobs
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
$52,900
$25.44 an hour
540 jobs
Champaign-Urbana, IL
$52,070
$25.03 an hour
6450 jobs
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL
$51,620
$24.82 an hour
7270 jobs
Peoria, IL
$51,600
$24.81 an hour
840 jobs
Kankakee, IL
$51,380
$24.70 an hour
91,380 jobs
Rockford, IL
$50,180
$24.13 an hour
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Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators pay in Illinois, charted
Pay over time
Illinois, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Illinois computer numerically controlled tool operators work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Illinois vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $54,320 | $26.11 |
| Illinois | $51,990 | $24.99 |
| Wisconsin | $55,390 | $26.63 |
| Missouri | $53,290 | $25.62 |
| Iowa | $53,230 | $25.59 |
| Indiana | $51,800 | $24.90 |
| Kentucky | $51,230 | $24.63 |
Related jobs in Illinois
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$52,070
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,740
- Production Workers, All Other$47,310
- Helpers--Production Workers$44,570
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52,330
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$64,120
Average pay, Illinois, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do computer numerically controlled tool operators make in Illinois?
The average is $51,990 a year, and the median is $48,420. That is $2,330 (4%) less than the U.S. average of $54,320.
What is the hourly wage in Illinois?
$24.99 an hour on average; the median is $23.28.
Where in Illinois do they earn the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL ($54,790), followed by Bloomington, IL ($53,160). The lowest average among 9 metro areas with data is Rockford, IL ($50,180).
How does Illinois rank?
Illinois ranks #30 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.