Vocational Programs for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Career

Total Employees	Hourly Wage	Annual Wage
188K	$24.54	$51,030

The role of Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators is to operate computer-controlled tools, machines, or robots to machine or process parts, tools, or other work pieces made of metal, plastic, wood, stone, or other materials The average annual wage of the occupations is $51,030 and $25 per hour. 2 vocational programs could be taken for the Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators career. Based on BLS data, a total of 187,670 employees were employed in the Occupation.

The 2024 average tuition over the programs for preparing Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators is $9,243. The average length of the programs is 716 hours and the average completion time is 9.25 months.

Vocational Programs to Prepare Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Career

The following 2 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators.

The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.

2024 Average Tuition and Completion Information for Preparing Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators
Program Name	Number of Schools	Tuition & Fees	Books & Supplies	Program Lengths	Avg. Completion Time
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant	135	$3,078	$525	1,030 Hours	9.25 Months
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist	175	$15,407	$599	402 Hours	9.25 Months

Schools offering voational programs for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators

The following 268 schools offer the vocational programs and courses for preparing Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.