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CNC Tool Operator Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$26.01 per hour · take-home ≈ $44,152/year ($3,679/month) for a single filer
New Jersey ranks 15th of 48 states for CNC Tool Operator pay, with a median about 3% above the national average. Of the 1,770 CNC Tool Operator jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $54,100 a year — though pay ranges from $35,430 for newcomers to $75,230 at the top.
CNC Tool Operator pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,430 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $41,970 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $54,100 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $63,400 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $75,230 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,770 CNC Tool Operator jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 51-9161, “Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median CNC Tool Operator salary of $54,100 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $44,152 — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
| Gross (median) | $54,100 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,312 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,139 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$1,497 |
| Take-home (annual) | $44,152 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,679 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a CNC Tool Operator make in New Jersey?
- The median CNC Tool Operator salary in New Jersey is $54,100 per year ($26.01 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $41,970 and $63,400.
- What is the take-home pay for a CNC Tool Operator in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $54,100, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $44,152 per year ($3,679 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 New Jersey?
- BLS counts 1,770 CNC Tool Operator jobs in New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey.