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CNC Tool Operator Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$29.63 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,618/year ($4,052/month) for a single filer
Massachusetts is among the top 5 highest-paying states for CNC Tool Operators (2nd of 48), with a median about 18% above the national average. Of the 2,500 CNC Tool Operator jobs BLS counts in Massachusetts, the typical worker earns $61,630 a year — though pay ranges from $42,810 for newcomers to $77,920 at the top.
CNC Tool Operator pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,810 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,560 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,630 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $73,330 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,920 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,500 CNC Tool Operator jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 51-9161, “Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median CNC Tool Operator salary of $61,630 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,618 — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
| Gross (median) | $61,630 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,216 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,715 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$3,082 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,618 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,052 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a CNC Tool Operator make in Massachusetts?
- The median CNC Tool Operator salary in Massachusetts is $61,630 per year ($29.63 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,560 and $73,330.
- What is the take-home pay for a CNC Tool Operator in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $61,630, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $48,618 per year ($4,052 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
- How many CNC Tool Operator jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 2,500 CNC Tool Operator jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.