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CNC Tool Operator Salary in Kansas (2026)
$23.27 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,657/year ($3,221/month) for a single filer
Kansas ranks 39th of 48 states for CNC Tool Operator pay, with a median about 7% below the national average. Of the 2,540 CNC Tool Operator jobs BLS counts in Kansas, the typical worker earns $48,400 a year — though pay ranges from $39,660 for newcomers to $70,240 at the top.
CNC Tool Operator pay range in Kansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,660 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,040 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,400 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $58,320 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $70,240 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,540 CNC Tool Operator jobs in Kansas (occupation code 51-9161, “Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kansas
A median CNC Tool Operator salary of $48,400 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Kansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,657 — an effective tax rate of 20.1%.
| Gross (median) | $48,400 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,628 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,703 |
| Kansas state income tax | −$2,412 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,657 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,221 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a CNC Tool Operator make in Kansas?
- The median CNC Tool Operator salary in Kansas is $48,400 per year ($23.27 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,040 and $58,320.
- What is the take-home pay for a CNC Tool Operator in Kansas?
- On the median salary of $48,400, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $38,657 per year ($3,221 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.1%.
- How many CNC Tool Operator jobs are there in Kansas?
- BLS counts 2,540 CNC Tool Operator jobs in Kansas 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 Kansas 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 Kansas.