Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators

AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
71%
risk level
POLLING
58%
Based on 13 votes
LABOR DEMAND
GROWTH
-8.0 %
by year 2031
WAGES
$46,760
or $22.48 per hour
Volume
179,360
as of 2022
SUMMARY
JOB SCORE
2.7/10

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Automation risk

71% (High Risk)

High Risk (61-80%): Jobs in this category face a significant threat from automation, as many of their tasks can be easily automated using current or near-future technologies.

More information on what this score is, and how it is calculated is available here.

Some quite important qualities of the job are difficult to automate:

  • Finger Dexterity

  • Manual Dexterity

User poll

58% chance of full automation within the next two decades

Our visitors have voted they are unsure if this occupation will be automated. However, the automation risk level we have generated suggests a much higher chance of automation: 71% chance of automation.

What do you think the risk of automation is?

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Growth

Very slow growth relative to other professions.

The number of 'Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators' job openings is expected to decline 8.0% by 2031

Total employment, and estimated job openings

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031
Updated projections are due 09-2023.

Wages

Low paid relative to other professions

In 2022, the median annual wage for 'Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators' was $46,760, or $22 per hour

'Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators' were paid 1.0% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $46,310

Wages over time

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Volume

Greater range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2022 there were 179,360 people employed as 'Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators' within the United States.

This represents around 0.12% of the employed workforce across the country

Put another way, around 1 in 824 people are employed as 'Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators'.

Job description

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. May also set up and maintain equipment.

SOC Code: 51-9161.00

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