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CNC Tool Operator Salary in Maryland (2026)
$22.54 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,825/year ($3,152/month) for a single filer
Maryland ranks 43rd of 48 states for CNC Tool Operator pay, with a median about 10% below the national average. Of the 1,800 CNC Tool Operator jobs BLS counts in Maryland, the typical worker earns $46,870 a year — though pay ranges from $32,060 for newcomers to $74,010 at the top.
CNC Tool Operator pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,060 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,290 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,870 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $57,820 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $74,010 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,800 CNC Tool Operator jobs in Maryland (occupation code 51-9161, “Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median CNC Tool Operator salary of $46,870 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,825 — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
| Gross (median) | $46,870 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,444 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,586 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$2,015 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,825 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,152 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a CNC Tool Operator make in Maryland?
- The median CNC Tool Operator salary in Maryland is $46,870 per year ($22.54 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,290 and $57,820.
- What is the take-home pay for a CNC Tool Operator in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $46,870, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $37,825 per year ($3,152 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
- How many CNC Tool Operator jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 1,800 CNC Tool Operator jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.