Salaries › CNC Tool Operator › Texas
CNC Tool Operator Salary in Texas (2026)
$23.31 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,134/year ($3,428/month) for a single filer
Texas ranks 37th of 48 states for CNC Tool Operator pay, with a median about 7% below the national average. Of the 13,190 CNC Tool Operator jobs BLS counts in Texas, the typical worker earns $48,480 a year — though pay ranges from $34,940 for newcomers to $69,760 at the top.
CNC Tool Operator pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,940 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,380 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,480 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,760 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $69,760 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,190 CNC Tool Operator jobs in Texas (occupation code 51-9161, “Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median CNC Tool Operator salary of $48,480 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $41,134 — an effective tax rate of 15.2%.
| Gross (median) | $48,480 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,638 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,709 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,134 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,428 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Texas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a CNC Tool Operator make in Texas?
- The median CNC Tool Operator salary in Texas is $48,480 per year ($23.31 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,380 and $59,760.
- What is the take-home pay for a CNC Tool Operator in Texas?
- On the median salary of $48,480, a single filer in Texas takes home about $41,134 per year ($3,428 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.2%.
- How many CNC Tool Operator jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 13,190 CNC Tool Operator jobs in Texas in the latest survey (May 2025).
Top-paying states for CNC Tool Operators
Other salaries in Texas
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 Texas 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 Texas.