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Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary in Kentucky

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Kentucky make a median of $47,730 a year, or about $22.95 an hour. The range runs from $36K at the entry level to $64K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Kentucky. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$48K
Median annual
$22.95/hr
Hourly rate
$36K
Entry level (10th %)
$64K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $48K get you in Kentucky?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,207/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,110/mo
Rent as % of take-home34.6% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$52,898/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,097/mo

About computer numerically controlled tool operators

U.S. employed: 1,580
Category: Production & Manufacturing

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Annual earnings by percentile, Kentucky

Bar chart showing Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary percentiles in Kentucky: 10th percentile $35,920, 25th percentile $39,240, median $47,730, 75th percentile $57,620, 90th percentile $64,390. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$36K25th$39KMedian$48K75th$58K90th$64K
Bar chart showing Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary percentiles in Kentucky: 10th percentile $35,920, 25th percentile $39,240, median $47,730, 75th percentile $57,620, 90th percentile $64,390. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level computer numerically controlled tool operators (10th percentile) start around $36K. Mid-career wages sit at $48K. Top earners bring in $64K or more, a $28K spread from bottom to top.

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Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary by metro in Kentucky

3 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Bowling Green$58K+21%150
Louisville/Jefferson County$50K+4%580
Elizabethtown$44K-7%100

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Frequently asked questions

How much do computer numerically controlled tool operators make in Kentucky?

The median is $47,730 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $35,920, and experienced computer numerically controlled tool operators can clear $64,390. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $48K enough to live in Kentucky?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,207/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,110/month, which eats 34.6% 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 Kentucky?

Kentucky has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median computer numerically controlled tool operators salary is worth about $52,898 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.

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