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CNC Tool Operator Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$23.94 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,075/year ($3,423/month) for a single filer
Louisiana ranks 29th of 48 states for CNC Tool Operator pay, with a median about 5% below the national average. Of the 670 CNC Tool Operator jobs BLS counts in Louisiana, the typical worker earns $49,800 a year — though pay ranges from $35,610 for newcomers to $64,570 at the top.
CNC Tool Operator pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,610 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $43,680 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,800 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $60,010 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $64,570 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 670 CNC Tool Operator jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 51-9161, “Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median CNC Tool Operator salary of $49,800 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $41,075 — an effective tax rate of 17.5%.
| Gross (median) | $49,800 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,796 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,810 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$1,119 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,075 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,423 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a CNC Tool Operator make in Louisiana?
- The median CNC Tool Operator salary in Louisiana is $49,800 per year ($23.94 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $43,680 and $60,010.
- What is the take-home pay for a CNC Tool Operator in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $49,800, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $41,075 per year ($3,423 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.5%.
- How many CNC Tool Operator jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 670 CNC Tool Operator jobs in Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana.