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CNC Tool Operator Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$23.73 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,298/year ($3,358/month) for a single filer
Nebraska ranks 32nd of 48 states for CNC Tool Operator pay, with a median about 6% below the national average. Of the 830 CNC Tool Operator jobs BLS counts in Nebraska, the typical worker earns $49,360 a year — though pay ranges from $37,950 for newcomers to $63,070 at the top.
CNC Tool Operator pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,950 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,080 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,360 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,150 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $63,070 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 830 CNC Tool Operator jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 51-9161, “Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median CNC Tool Operator salary of $49,360 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Nebraska state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,298 — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
| Gross (median) | $49,360 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,743 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,776 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$1,542 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,298 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,358 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a CNC Tool Operator make in Nebraska?
- The median CNC Tool Operator salary in Nebraska is $49,360 per year ($23.73 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,080 and $59,150.
- What is the take-home pay for a CNC Tool Operator in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $49,360, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $40,298 per year ($3,358 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
- How many CNC Tool Operator jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 830 CNC Tool Operator jobs in Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska.