Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators pay range in Dayton
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,580 a year or less, while the top 10% make $64,910 or more. The middle half of computer numerically controlled tool operators in Dayton earn between $40,150 and $59,990.
- $38K10th
- $40K25th
- $48KMedian
- $60K75th
- $65K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $51,020 | $4,252 | $24.53 |
| Median | $48,150 | $4,012 | $23.15 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $40,150 | $3,346 | $19.30 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $59,990 | $4,999 | $28.84 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators pay in Dayton vs. Ohio and the U.S.
Computer numerically controlled tool operators in Dayton earn about the same as the Ohio average ($52,420) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($54,320). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $50,690.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | $51,020 | $48,150 | $37,580 | $64,910 | 2,110 |
| Ohio | $52,420 | $49,160 | $37,170 | $70,630 | 21,250 |
| United States | $54,320 | $50,690 | $38,140 | $73,890 | 169,450 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary after taxes in Dayton
On the average salary of $51,020, a single filer in Dayton takes home about $40,938 a year, or $3,412 a month and $1,575 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Dayton's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Is Dayton a good place for computer numerically controlled tool operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Dayton area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.7), so the average $51,020 buys what about $55,041 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Dayton ($49,980). A typical home costs $186,200, or 3.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in other Ohio cities
Dayton ranks 8th of 12 Ohio metro areas for this job; Sandusky pays the most ($66,990).
- Sandusky$66,990
- Akron$56,480
- Cincinnati$55,730
- Lima$55,310
- Canton$52,250
- Columbus$52,060
- Cleveland$51,410
- Dayton$51,020
- Youngstown$50,480
- Springfield$49,440
All Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salaries in Ohio
Highest-paying cities for computer numerically controlled tool operators
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($103,460).
- Seattle, WA$103,460
- Huntsville, AL$69,790
- Sandusky, OH$66,990
- Albany, OR$63,970
- Boston, MA$63,550
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary by city
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Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in Dayton: questions
How much do computer numerically controlled tool operators make an hour in Dayton?
$24.53 an hour on average, and $23.15 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer numerically controlled tool operators salary in Dayton?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,580 a year and the 25th percentile is $40,150, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer numerically controlled tool operators take-home pay in Dayton?
About $40,938 a year ($3,412 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $51,020. Includes Dayton's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Do computer numerically controlled tool operators earn more in Dayton than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less than the U.S. average for this job ($54,320).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-9161; area Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH (19430). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Dayton's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 5.20, this job is 5.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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