Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators, Denver
$56,770
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO. Middle half of wages roughly $47,050 to $65,030.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- +12.0%
- US median
- $50,690
- Metro RPP
- 105.8
- Middle half
- $47,050 to $65,030
- OEWS employment
- 700
- SOC
- 51-9161
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Denver pay a median $56,770 (May 2025), 12% above the US median of $50,690. At local prices (RPP 105.8), that median buys about what $53,658 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$56,770 in Denver buys about what $53,658 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 105.8, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 146.9 vs all-items 105.8 (US = 100, 2024).
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Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $56,770 | $47,050 to $65,030 | 105.8 |
| Portland | $59,360 | $48,410 to $66,520 | 105.4 |
| San Francisco | $59,600 | $47,000 to $72,190 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $50,110 | $45,300 to $60,520 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Denver?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO is $56,770.
- How does Denver pay compare to the US median for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators?
- Local median pay is 12% above the national OEWS median of $50,690.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Denver is 105.8 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $56,770 has about the same purchasing power as $53,658 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.