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CNC Tool Operator Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$26.25 per hour · take-home ≈ $44,367/year ($3,697/month) for a single filer
Pennsylvania ranks 13th of 48 states for CNC Tool Operator pay, with a median about 4% above the national average. Of the 7,840 CNC Tool Operator jobs BLS counts in Pennsylvania, the typical worker earns $54,590 a year — though pay ranges from $40,410 for newcomers to $74,420 at the top.
CNC Tool Operator pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,410 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,030 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $54,590 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $63,180 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $74,420 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,840 CNC Tool Operator jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 51-9161, “Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median CNC Tool Operator salary of $54,590 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $44,367 — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
| Gross (median) | $54,590 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,371 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,176 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$1,676 |
| Take-home (annual) | $44,367 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,697 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a CNC Tool Operator make in Pennsylvania?
- The median CNC Tool Operator salary in Pennsylvania is $54,590 per year ($26.25 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,030 and $63,180.
- What is the take-home pay for a CNC Tool Operator in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $54,590, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $44,367 per year ($3,697 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
- How many CNC Tool Operator jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 7,840 CNC Tool Operator jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.