Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Goldsboro, NC make a median of $38,980 a year, or about $18.74 an hour. The range runs from $32K at the entry level to $63K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 88.46), which stretches that salary to about $44,065 in buying power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,244/month, about 45.9% of take-home, which is tight.
So what does $39K get you in Goldsboro?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Goldsboro’s Regional Price Parity (88.46). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Goldsboro
Pay for computer numerically controlled tool operators in Goldsboro runs about 23% below the U.S. median of $51K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,244/month, which is 47.2% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Regional Price Parity sits at 88.46 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 12% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. That combination, below-market pay with high housing costs, makes this a financially demanding market for computer numerically controlled tool operatorss.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for computer numerically controlled tool operators in metros near Goldsboro, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $47K | $50K |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $49K | $51K |
| Greensboro-High Point | $48K | $52K |
| Winston-Salem | $53K | $58K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Goldsboro, NC
Entry-level computer numerically controlled tool operators (10th percentile) start around $32K. Mid-career wages sit at $39K. Top earners bring in $63K or more, a $31K spread from bottom to top.
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $108K | +113% | 2,270 |
| Massachusetts | $62K | +22% | 2,500 |
| North Dakota | $60K | +19% | 250 |
| Connecticut | $60K | +18% | 2,740 |
| New Hampshire | $60K | +18% | 1,770 |
| Maine | $60K | +18% | 440 |
| Vermont | $58K | +13% | 1,190 |
| Rhode Island | $57K | +13% | 540 |
| Minnesota | $57K | +12% | 4,290 |
| Oregon | $57K | +12% | 2,920 |
| California | $57K | +11% | 21,680 |
| Colorado | $55K | +9% | 1,580 |
| Pennsylvania | $55K | +8% | 7,840 |
| Wyoming | $54K | +7% | 60 |
| New Jersey | $54K | +7% | 1,770 |
| Idaho | $53K | +5% | 480 |
| New York | $53K | +5% | 5,530 |
| Wisconsin | $53K | +4% | 8,330 |
| Alabama | $52K | +3% | 3,120 |
| Iowa | $52K | +3% | 4,750 |
| Montana | $52K | +2% | 240 |
| South Carolina | $52K | +2% | 2,460 |
| Missouri | $51K | +1% | 1,500 |
| South Dakota | $51K | +0% | 1,420 |
| North Carolina | $50K | -0% | 3,680 |
| Arkansas | $50K | -1% | 2,180 |
| Delaware | $50K | -1% | 170 |
| Tennessee | $50K | -1% | 1,980 |
| Louisiana | $50K | -2% | 670 |
| West Virginia | $50K | -2% | 160 |
| Virginia | $50K | -2% | 1,890 |
| Nebraska | $49K | -3% | 830 |
| Kentucky | $49K | -3% | 1,740 |
| Ohio | $49K | -3% | 21,250 |
| Arizona | $49K | -3% | 1,800 |
| Indiana | $49K | -4% | 9,690 |
| Texas | $48K | -4% | 13,190 |
| Illinois | $48K | -4% | 8,170 |
| Kansas | $48K | -5% | 2,540 |
| Oklahoma | $48K | -6% | 1,490 |
| Georgia | $48K | -6% | 2,200 |
| Michigan | $47K | -7% | 7,330 |
| Maryland | $47K | -8% | 1,800 |
| Nevada | $47K | -8% | 400 |
| Florida | $46K | -9% | 4,040 |
| Utah | $45K | -11% | 1,170 |
| New Mexico | $45K | -11% | 70 |
| Mississippi | $40K | -22% | 1,290 |
Showing 1–10 of 48 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a computer numerically controlled tool operator afford a 2BR apartment alone in Goldsboro?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $39K, rent takes 47.2% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,244/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $800/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for computer numerically controlled tool operators in Goldsboro?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new computer numerically controlled tool operators typically earn — is $32K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,928/month. At HUD’s $1,244/month FMR, rent would take 65% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is computer numerically controlled tool operator a high-paying job in Goldsboro?
Local pay runs 23% below the national median — $39K here vs. $51K nationally. Cost of living is 12% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Goldsboro compare to the national average for computer numerically controlled tool operators?
Goldsboro pays $39K median vs. the U.S. average of $51K — that’s -23%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 88.46), the purchasing-power equivalent is $44K — below the national median.
How much do computer numerically controlled tool operators make in Goldsboro, NC?
The median is $38,980 a year, that works out to about $19 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $32,140, and experienced computer numerically controlled tool operators can clear $62,720. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $39K enough to live in Goldsboro?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,634/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,244/month, which eats 47.2% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a computer numerically controlled tool operators salary go in Goldsboro?
Goldsboro has a Regional Price Parity of 88.46 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median computer numerically controlled tool operators salary is worth about $44,065 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do computer numerically controlled tool operators get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.