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CNC Tool Operator Salary in Georgia (2026)
$22.90 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,602/year ($3,217/month) for a single filer
Georgia ranks 41st of 48 states for CNC Tool Operator pay, with a median about 9% below the national average. Of the 2,200 CNC Tool Operator jobs BLS counts in Georgia, the typical worker earns $47,630 a year — though pay ranges from $36,490 for newcomers to $72,610 at the top.
CNC Tool Operator pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,490 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $40,700 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,630 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,080 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $72,610 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,200 CNC Tool Operator jobs in Georgia (occupation code 51-9161, “Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median CNC Tool Operator salary of $47,630 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,602 — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
| Gross (median) | $47,630 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,536 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,644 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$1,849 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,602 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,217 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a CNC Tool Operator make in Georgia?
- The median CNC Tool Operator salary in Georgia is $47,630 per year ($22.90 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $40,700 and $59,080.
- What is the take-home pay for a CNC Tool Operator in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $47,630, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $38,602 per year ($3,217 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
- How many CNC Tool Operator jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 2,200 CNC Tool Operator jobs in Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia.