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CNC Tool Operator Salary in Washington (2026)
$51.88 per hour · take-home ≈ $84,752/year ($7,063/month) for a single filer
Washington is the highest-paying state in the country for CNC Tool Operators, with a median about 106% above the national average. Of the 2,270 CNC Tool Operator jobs BLS counts in Washington, the typical worker earns $107,920 a year — though pay ranges from $54,590 for newcomers to $116,670 at the top.
CNC Tool Operator pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $54,590 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $73,920 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $107,920 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $116,670 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $116,670 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,270 CNC Tool Operator jobs in Washington (occupation code 51-9161, “Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median CNC Tool Operator salary of $107,920 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $84,752 — an effective tax rate of 21.5%.
| Gross (median) | $107,920 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,912 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,256 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $84,752 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,063 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a CNC Tool Operator make in Washington?
- The median CNC Tool Operator salary in Washington is $107,920 per year ($51.88 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $73,920 and $116,670.
- What is the take-home pay for a CNC Tool Operator in Washington?
- On the median salary of $107,920, a single filer in Washington takes home about $84,752 per year ($7,063 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 21.5%.
- How many CNC Tool Operator jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 2,270 CNC Tool Operator jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.