Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators pay range in Fayetteville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,180 a year or less, while the top 10% make $74,470 or more. The middle half of computer numerically controlled tool operators in Fayetteville earn between $36,960 and $58,230.
- $35K10th
- $37K25th
- $41KMedian
- $58K75th
- $74K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $48,220 | $4,018 | $23.18 |
| Median | $41,330 | $3,444 | $19.87 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,960 | $3,080 | $17.77 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $58,230 | $4,852 | $28.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators pay in Fayetteville vs. Arkansas and the U.S.
Computer numerically controlled tool operators in Fayetteville earn 6% less than the Arkansas average ($51,460) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($54,320). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $50,690.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | $48,220 | $41,330 | $35,180 | $74,470 | 250 |
| Arkansas | $51,460 | $50,280 | $35,180 | $69,250 | 2,180 |
| 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 Fayetteville
On the average salary of $48,220, a single filer in Fayetteville takes home about $39,628 a year, or $3,302 a month and $1,524 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
Is Fayetteville a good place for computer numerically controlled tool operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fayetteville area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.4), so the average $48,220 buys what about $52,784 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Fayetteville ($46,610). A typical home costs $368,497, or 7.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salary in other Arkansas cities
Fayetteville ranks 3rd of 4 Arkansas metro areas for this job; Fort Smith pays the most ($53,430).
- Fort Smith$53,430
- Jonesboro$50,440
- Fayetteville$48,220
- Little Rock$45,590
All Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators salaries in Arkansas
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 Fayetteville: questions
How much do computer numerically controlled tool operators make an hour in Fayetteville?
$23.18 an hour on average, and $19.87 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer numerically controlled tool operators salary in Fayetteville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,180 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,960, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer numerically controlled tool operators take-home pay in Fayetteville?
About $39,628 a year ($3,302 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $48,220. Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
Do computer numerically controlled tool operators earn more in Fayetteville than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR (22220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.5%.
- 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: Zillow Home Value Index. 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). Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.83, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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