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CNC Tool Operator Salary in Colorado (2026)
$26.57 per hour · take-home ≈ $44,866/year ($3,739/month) for a single filer
Colorado ranks 12th of 48 states for CNC Tool Operator pay, with a median about 6% above the national average. Of the 1,580 CNC Tool Operator jobs BLS counts in Colorado, the typical worker earns $55,270 a year — though pay ranges from $44,450 for newcomers to $77,260 at the top.
CNC Tool Operator pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,450 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,610 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $55,270 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $64,030 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,260 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,580 CNC Tool Operator jobs in Colorado (occupation code 51-9161, “Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median CNC Tool Operator salary of $55,270 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $44,866 — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
| Gross (median) | $55,270 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,452 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,228 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$1,723 |
| Take-home (annual) | $44,866 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,739 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a CNC Tool Operator make in Colorado?
- The median CNC Tool Operator salary in Colorado is $55,270 per year ($26.57 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,610 and $64,030.
- What is the take-home pay for a CNC Tool Operator in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $55,270, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $44,866 per year ($3,739 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
- How many CNC Tool Operator jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 1,580 CNC Tool Operator jobs in Colorado in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Colorado state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Colorado.