Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Salary
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH make a median of $61,830 a year, or about $29.73 an hour. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $75K for experienced workers.
So what does $62K get you in Weirton-Steubenville?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Weirton-Steubenville’s Regional Price Parity (89). 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 Weirton-Steubenville
Weirton-Steubenville sits well above the national pay line for computer numerically controlled tool operators, local pay runs about 22% higher than the U.S. median of $51K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $973/month, 23.6% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 89 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 11% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Combined with manageable housing costs, Weirton-Steubenville offers a genuinely strong financial position for computer numerically controlled tool operatorss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for computer numerically controlled tool operators in metros near Weirton-Steubenville, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Huntington-Ashland | $45K | , |
| Cleveland | $49K | , |
| Cincinnati | $55K | , |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $48K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH
Entry-level computer numerically controlled tool operators (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $62K. Top earners bring in $75K or more, a $38K 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 |
| New York | $53K | +5% | 5,530 |
| Idaho | $53K | +5% | 480 |
| 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a computer numerically controlled tool operator afford a 2BR apartment alone in Weirton-Steubenville?
Yes — at the median salary of $62K, rent takes 23.6% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $973/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for computer numerically controlled tool operators in Weirton-Steubenville?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new computer numerically controlled tool operators typically earn — is $37K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,214/month. At HUD’s $973/month FMR, rent would take 44% 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 Weirton-Steubenville?
Local pay is 22% above the national median — $62K here vs. $51K nationally.
How does Weirton-Steubenville compare to the national average for computer numerically controlled tool operators?
Weirton-Steubenville pays $62K median vs. the U.S. average of $51K — that’s +22%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 89), the purchasing-power equivalent is $69K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do computer numerically controlled tool operators make in Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH?
The median is $61,830 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $36,900, and experienced computer numerically controlled tool operators can clear $75,130. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $62K enough to live in Weirton-Steubenville?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,120/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $973/month, which eats 23.6% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a computer numerically controlled tool operators salary go in Weirton-Steubenville?
Weirton-Steubenville 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 $69,472 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.