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CNC Tool Operator Salary in Missouri (2026)
$24.52 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,699/year ($3,475/month) for a single filer
Missouri ranks 23rd of 48 states for CNC Tool Operator pay, with a median about 3% below the national average. Of the 1,500 CNC Tool Operator jobs BLS counts in Missouri, the typical worker earns $51,000 a year — though pay ranges from $37,790 for newcomers to $68,730 at the top.
CNC Tool Operator pay range in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,790 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,590 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $51,000 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,710 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $68,730 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,500 CNC Tool Operator jobs in Missouri (occupation code 51-9161, “Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Missouri
A median CNC Tool Operator salary of $51,000 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Missouri state income tax, a single filer keeps about $41,699 — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
| Gross (median) | $51,000 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,940 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,902 |
| Missouri state income tax | −$1,460 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,699 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,475 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a CNC Tool Operator make in Missouri?
- The median CNC Tool Operator salary in Missouri is $51,000 per year ($24.52 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,590 and $59,710.
- What is the take-home pay for a CNC Tool Operator in Missouri?
- On the median salary of $51,000, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $41,699 per year ($3,475 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
- How many CNC Tool Operator jobs are there in Missouri?
- BLS counts 1,500 CNC Tool Operator jobs in Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri.