Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operator, Metal and Plastic Salary in Sector of Manufacturing

The salary statistics of computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic in the industry sector of manufacturing are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare computer-controlled machine tool operator, metal and plastic salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.

Average Annual Salary of Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$27,100
25th Percentile Wage
$32,870
50th Percentile Wage
$40,200
75th Percentile Wage
$49,940
90th Percentile Wage
$60,700

Table 1 shows the average annual salary for computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic in the industry sector of manufacturing. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic is $60,700. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $40,200. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic is $27,100.

Median salary trend (2012 to 2018)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic in the industry sector of manufacturing from 2012 to 2018.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth6-Year Growth
2018
$40,200
2.29% 11.49%
2017
$39,280
3.46% -
2016
$37,920
2.37% -
2015
$37,020
1.57% -
2014
$36,440
1.48% -
2013
$35,900
0.89% -
2012
$35,580
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Compare Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operator, Metal and Plastic Salary in Different Industries within the Manufacturing Sector

The average salaries of computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic in 24 industries in the manufacturing sector are shown below. We note that within this industry sector, the salaries vary among different industries. The highest paying industry for computer-controlled machine tool operator, metal and plastic occupations is the industrial machinery manufacturing industry with an annual salary $43,250. The lowest paying industry is the household and institutional furniture manufacturing industry (annual salary $28,040). For detailed computer-controlled machine tool operator, metal and plastic salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.

Industry Name Median Annual Salary
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
$43,250
Other Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
$41,250
Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
$40,620
Jewelry and Silverware Manufacturing
$40,410
Clay Product and Refractory Manufacturing
$40,230
Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing
$39,860
Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing
$39,000
Wood Product Manufacturing
$38,850
Other Wood Product Manufacturing
$38,850
Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing
$38,700
Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing
$38,440
Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
$37,850
Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing
$37,130
Hardware Manufacturing
$36,230
Spring and Wire Product Manufacturing
$36,010
Forging and Stamping
$35,870
Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing
$35,630
Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing
$35,550
Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing
$35,470
Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing
$35,210
Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing
$34,810
Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media
$33,420
Household and Institutional Furniture and Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing
$29,600
Household and Institutional Furniture Manufacturing
$28,040

Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].