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CNC Tool Operator Salary in Nevada (2026)
$22.44 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,679/year ($3,307/month) for a single filer
Nevada ranks 44th of 48 states for CNC Tool Operator pay, with a median about 11% below the national average. Of the 400 CNC Tool Operator jobs BLS counts in Nevada, the typical worker earns $46,670 a year — though pay ranges from $36,500 for newcomers to $68,270 at the top.
CNC Tool Operator pay range in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,500 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,730 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,670 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $57,190 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $68,270 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 400 CNC Tool Operator jobs in Nevada (occupation code 51-9161, “Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nevada
A median CNC Tool Operator salary of $46,670 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Nevada), a single filer keeps about $39,679 — an effective tax rate of 15.0%.
| Gross (median) | $46,670 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,420 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,570 |
| Nevada state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,679 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,307 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a CNC Tool Operator make in Nevada?
- The median CNC Tool Operator salary in Nevada is $46,670 per year ($22.44 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,730 and $57,190.
- What is the take-home pay for a CNC Tool Operator in Nevada?
- On the median salary of $46,670, a single filer in Nevada takes home about $39,679 per year ($3,307 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.0%.
- How many CNC Tool Operator jobs are there in Nevada?
- BLS counts 400 CNC Tool Operator jobs in Nevada 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 Nevada 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 Nevada.